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Q: Hpt? Am I Doing It Right?

asked by: chantigeek on August 22nd, 2006

Experienced User

Hey,

i know this is an odd question. I have taken hpt in the past and about 1 and half weeks ago. My test came up negative. I dont think I am pregnant but I am ttc.

Anywho what can you do to insure the hpt is as accurate as possible. If you use a cup the cup can have bacteria or something in it that could possibly effect it. If you urinate on it what if you dont urinate long enough or too much? How do you know you took the test correctly? Lol

thank you:)

Replies(4)

foxy

replied on August 23rd, 2006

Experienced User

Most tests have a control line...If that line appears then you have taken it correctly. Just be sure to read and following the directions correctly and you should be fine.

Mabel

replied on August 23rd, 2006

Moderator

Bacteria in a clean, washed cup is not going to affect a pregnancy test. Not enough urine might, but it would need to be a very small amount since you were urinating in a cup.

Use your first morning urine and wait until the day your period is due and/or is late. That will give you the most accurate reading.

Good luck!

Emma2

replied on August 23rd, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Like ingi said it will not affect the results. If you pee on a stick too much pressure might affect the results, not enough urine and too much urine as well can affect the results. Most tests have a second window and line will appear to show if the test is correctly taken. The nest way is to pee in a cup with 1st morning urine and dip in the test for the amount of time indicated on the package.

chantigeek

replied on August 23rd, 2006

Experienced User

Thank you very much for your answers. As always I appreciate it:)

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