Know about false positive and false negative results.

False results in home pregnancy tests and reasons

False positives
Positive test results that turn out to be negative later

• Pregnancy test was expired
• Chemical pregnancy or early miscarriage
• Fertility treatment is underway
• Some directions were skipped

False negatives
Negative results but pregnant in reality

• Test was too early in the term
• The time of day was not optimal
• Urine was too dilute
• Test was not sensitive enough
• Some directions were skipped

*Remember*

• Repeat test the following day
• Home pregnancy test results are not to be considered conclusive