How accurate is Clearblue?

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If you take the test on or after the first day of your expected period, the results are 99 percent accurate. That said, the test is sensitive enough to detect pregnancy five days before a missed period.

Can a Clearblue pregnancy test be wrong?

Know this: All Clearblue^® pregnancy tests are over 99% accurate from the day you expect your period. False positives very rarely occur, and are often due to medical conditions or certain medications. False negatives, while more common, typically occur due to testing too early or drinking too much liquid before testing.

How many weeks pregnant can Clearblue detect?

It's like 2 tests in 1 - it first detects if the pregnancy hormone is present with over 99% accuracy from the day of your expected period, and if you are pregnant, it ALSO indicates how many weeks since conception occurred 1-2, 2-3 or more than 3 weeks (3+).

Is Clearblue the most accurate test?

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The best thing about Clearblue pregnancy tests is that they're all over 99% accurate when used from the first day of your expected period.

How common are false positives with Clearblue?

Because hCG is usually only present in your body when you're pregnant, false positive results are incredibly rare. If you use a reliable pregnancy test, like Clearblue, you can be over 99% certain you're pregnant if you see a positive result.

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Can too much pee on a pregnancy test make it positive?

Yes! Drinking too much water — or any liquid — can affect a pregnancy test. The hormone hCG is more concentrated in your urine first thing in the morning. If you haven't missed your period yet, your hCG level may not be high enough to be detected in more diluted urine.

Can you pee too much on a pregnancy test?

Excess fluids can impact the accuracy of the test results, so if your urine is diluted or pale yellow, hold off on taking a test. Diluted urine tends to also have diluted hCG levels which can skew the test results. Take a test when you naturally need to pee.

When is the best time to use Clearblue Pregnancy Test?

Results 6 days before your missed period

That's why Clearblue Ultra Early Pregnancy Test can be used up to 6 days before your missed period, which is 5 days before you expect your period to start.

How much hCG does Clearblue detect?

What level of hCG can pregnancy tests detect? Generally, most home pregnancy tests claim to detect hCG levels from 25 mIU/ml. However, some tests, such as the Clearblue Early Detection Pregnancy Test, are so sensitive they can detect hCG levels as low as 10 mIU/ml.

What's better Clearblue or First Response?

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After additional research and testing, we continue to recommend First Response Early Result, which remains the most sensitive home pregnancy test of its kind. We still think Clearblue Digital is the best choice if you prefer a digital wand test.

How long does it take for hCG to show up in urine?

hCG is a hormone produced by your placenta when you are pregnant. It appears shortly after the embryo attaches to the wall of the uterus. If you are pregnant, this hormone increases very rapidly. If you have a 28 day menstrual cycle, you can detect hCG in your urine 12-15 days after ovulation.

How long does it take for clearblue to show positive?

A 'Pregnant' result may appear in 1 minute when testing from your missed period (which is the day after your expected period). Wait for 3 minutes to confirm a 'Not Pregnant' result or when testing before you have missed your period (See Q10). A blue line must be present in the Control Window when you read your result.

Can I take a Clearblue test at 3 weeks?

[3] Ultra Early: 79% of pregnant results can be detected 6 days before your missed period. [4] Digital Ultra Early: 78% of pregnant results can be detected 6 days before your missed period. [5] Weeks since conception shown as 1-2, 2-3 or 3+ on screen.

How often does Clearblue give false negatives?

Most home pregnancy tests are reliable, for example Clearblue's tests have an accuracy of over 99% from the day you expect your period, and while it's possible a test showing a negative result is wrong, particularly if you're testing early, getting a false positive is extremely rare.

Why is my Clearblue test faint?

What causes faint positive lines on a pregnancy test? The strength of the positive test line depends on how much hCG is in your urine. If the line is faint, it usually means that the hCG level is low. One reason why hCG levels may be low could be because you're still very early into your pregnancy.

What if a pregnancy test turned positive after 10 minutes?

To avoid any confusion caused by evaporation lines, read your test after three minutes and throw a negative result away once 10 minutes have passed. If you do see any changes, only assume that your test was accurate during the 10 minute window. If you get a positive test, contact your healthcare provider.

Is blue or pink dye more sensitive?

Dye tests tend to be more sensitive to hCG, making them better options for earlier use. While pink dye tests win for internet popularity, they boast a similar sensitivity to blue dye options. Generally, most dye tests detect hCG in urine at levels between 25 mIU/mL and 50 mIU/mL.

How sensitive is Clearblue 6 days early?

Results from 6 days before your missed period (which is 5 days before your expected period). 78% of pregnancies can be detected 6 days before your missed period, 93% of pregnancies 5 days before and 99% or more from 4 days before your missed period.

How many fertile days does Clearblue show?

The Clearblue® Advanced Digital Ovulation Test is the first and ONLY test that typically identifies 4 or more fertile days each cycle. It tracks 2 key fertility hormones to identify your High AND Peak fertility days, so you can plan ahead and have more opportunities to get pregnant.

Is it better to dip or pee on a pregnancy test?

Should I dip my home pregnancy test in urine, or pee on it? Most tests allow you to either place the absorbent tip in your urine stream for (usually) five seconds or dip the tip in a collected urine sample for five to 20 seconds. Accuracy is not dependent on the method as long as you follow the instructions.

What can throw off a pregnancy test?

Is second morning urine better for pregnancy test?

Levels of hCG will be strongest with first morning urine — more concentrated urine guarantees a more accurate test. Your test will still be valid if it's the afternoon or you've already had water, but first morning urine will result in a stronger results line.

How often are pregnancy tests wrong?

How accurate are home pregnancy tests? Many home pregnancy tests claim to be 99% accurate. But home pregnancy tests differ in their ability to find a pregnancy in people who have recently missed a period.

How many pregnancy tests should I take?

So, if you take a test on or after the day you expect your period and get a positive result, you can be sure of the result. If you get a negative result, you may have miscalculated the day your period is due. Test again in three days' time if your period has still not arrived.

Can a pregnancy test be positive one day and negative the next?

One explanation for a false negative pregnancy test is what's called the hook effect. It's not common but sometimes this effect leads to urine and blood tests giving the wrong result. This error might happen even after you've had one positive pregnancy test and test again a couple days later.