Many women make mistakes when taking a pregnancy test, especially when emotions are at an all-time high. Not following test instructions or incorrect timing can provide you with false-positive test results.
To be sure of your pregnancy test results, follow up your test with a free pregnancy test at Life Choices Community Pregnancy Clinic. Our client advocates are here to help you understand your pregnancy test results.
Why You Could Receive a False-Positive Result
Timing is everything when it comes to taking a pregnancy test, and timing could be why you received a false-positive pregnancy test result. Your positive pregnancy test could be inaccurate if:
- You took a test at the wrong time. Taking a test later in the day can give you false results, as well as taking a pregnancy test too soon in your pregnancy.
- You read the test results too soon. You could have read your pregnancy test results too soon. Read the directions on how long to wait before reading your pregnancy test results.
The accuracy of a home pregnancy test depends on your attention to instructions and timing. It’s best to take a pregnancy test first thing in the morning when urine concentration is highest and use a timer to ensure results are read appropriately.
You May Have a Non-Viable Pregnancy
The Mayo Clinic shares that “about 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage.” You could have received a positive test result and have a non-viable pregnancy (no heartbeat and pregnancy is not progressing). It’s important to rule out pregnancy complications by beginning with an ultrasound after a positive test result.
You may have a positive pregnancy test result and experience complications such as miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. These non-viable pregnancies require immediate medical attention.
Free Pregnancy Services
Be sure of your pregnancy’s status with a free pregnancy test at Life Choices Community Pregnancy Clinic. We can help you determine your test results and offer a limited ultrasound if they’re positive.
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