Could you be pregnant if you're 5 days late and 2 hpts were positive but a urine test at the doctor was inconclusive and you don't have the results back yet from the blood test?

Answer 1

Just so no one gets confused, though it is rare for a false positive pregnancy test, it can happen, usually through improper testing. This is intended to answer this question, just to clear up the fact so that no one gets mad if it happens to them. You can get a false negative result but you can never get a false positive, the hormone HCG has to be present in your urine for a positive result. There are several things that can contribute to a negative pregnancy test even if you are pregnant. Some medications can give you a false negative, the timing of the test can affect the results. If you did not follow directions properly; if you let the test sit for too long the results may read negative after a while. It is important to read the results within the amount of time given on the instructions of that particular pregnancy test you bought. If you did not perform the test properly (example: you drank a lot of fluids before taking the test, which can dilute your urine). Etc To ensure the best results: * Take the test in the morning, if possible, because your hCG (pregnancy hormone) levels are at it's highest * Don't drink a bunch of fluids before taking the test because it will dilute your urine and can affect the results * Take the test no more than 1 day before expected period. Although some test say that you can see results up to 5 days before your missed period, the percentage of accuracy is very low. * urinate for as long as possible on the foam-like strip * Check the results in the window frame of time suggested by the instructions of the pregnancy test.

On rare occasions you can encounter a false positive due to improper testing, expired pregnancy tests, rare medical conditions such as certain types of cancer, evaporation lines, a recent pregnancy or a chemical pregnancy.