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A single vertical line on a pregnancy test usually indicates a negative result, meaning that there is no detectable level of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) hormone in the urine, signaling that the person is not pregnant.
A bold line and a very light line on a pregnancy test typically indicate a positive result. The bold line indicates the control line, which shows that the test is working correctly. The very light line, called the test line, indicates the presence of the pregnancy hormone hCG, although possibly at a lower concentration. It is advisable to confirm the result with another test or consult a healthcare provider.
A pregnancy test is considered positive if a colored line appears in the test window, regardless of how faint the line may be. This is because even a faint line indicates the presence of the pregnancy hormone hCG. The control line should also appear to confirm that the test is functioning correctly. If in doubt, it is recommended to repeat the test or consult a healthcare professional for confirmation.
The lines on a first response pregnancy test typically indicate whether or not you are pregnant. A positive result is typically shown by two lines: one control line (indicating the test is working correctly) and one test line (indicating the presence of the pregnancy hormone hCG). A negative result will show only one line, the control line.
Factors such as testing too early, not following test instructions properly, expired or faulty test kits, certain medications or medical conditions (like ectopic pregnancy or ovarian cysts), and overly diluted urine due to excessive fluid intake can affect a pregnancy test result.
A faint negative line on a pregnancy test usually means that the test is working properly but is unable to detect the pregnancy hormone (hCG) in your urine. It's possible that you are testing too early or that the level of hCG in your urine is too low to be detected. It's recommended to wait a few days and retest with a new test or consult with a healthcare provider for further evaluation.