Clearblue pregnancy tests are one of the most popular and widely used home pregnancy tests on the market. Many women opt for the convenience of being able to take the test at home without having to visit an obstetrician or clinic. However, one of the most important factors when determining if Clearblue pregnancy tests are the right choice is accuracy. This blog post aims to look at the accuracy of Clearblue pregnancy tests and to answer any questions women may have about the reliability of their results. We’ll dive into the specifics of how Clearblue pregnancy tests work, and which factors can influence the accuracy of their results. We’ll also look at what other types of tests are available for women, in order to make an informed decision about which testing option is best for them. Finally, we’ll look at the advantages and disadvantages of using Clearblue pregnancy tests.
Should I use the accuracy percentage on the package to choose my test?
If you test on the day of your anticipated period or after, any test you find at a Canadian drugstore, grocery store, or dollar store will be more accurate than 99 percent of the time. You’ll notice that accuracy declines the earlier you try to test for pregnancy with more expensive early detection tests, which may include a table with accuracy percentages for up to six days before a missed period. (For instance, the Clearblue Early Detection Pregnancy Test claims greater than 99 percent accuracy on the day of your anticipated period or one, two, or three days prior to it; 96 percent accuracy four days prior; and 79 percent five days prior.) Comparable figures exist for the First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test. ).
How likely is it to get a false negative?
You may experience a false negative, meaning that even though the test indicates that you are not pregnant, you are actually pregnant if your pregnancy is in its early stages and your body has not yet produced enough hCG for the test to detect it. The likelihood that this will happen increases the earlier you test. Repeat the test in a few days if you get a false negative but still think you’re pregnant. If your period is missed, you should retest and schedule a visit with your doctor if the results are still unfavorable. To find out if there is another reason why you haven’t had a period, you should go to the doctor for more thorough blood work, advises Schram.
Although it is much less common, a false positive pregnancy test result—which indicates that you are not pregnant—can still happen. Up to 12 days after being injected, the fertility medication Ovidrel (choriogonadotropin alfa), which is a type of the hormone hCG, can be detected by a pregnancy test. Your pregnancy test may also come back falsely positive if you have a tumor that secretes hCG, but this is extremely uncommon. Additionally, pregnancies that can’t be carried to term, like ectopic pregnancies (which typically occur in the fallopian tubes) and very early miscarriages, can be detected by pregnancy tests.
Is price a factor when it comes to pregnancy test accuracy?
Pregnancy test accuracy is not affected by price. If your pregnancy test from the dollar store indicates that you are pregnant, you most likely are. However, more expensive tests might be more sensitive, allowing them to detect lower levels of hCG and deliver positive test results earlier than less expensive tests. According to Schram, “that’s why you shouldn’t rely on dollar store tests to test really early.”
FAQ
How common are false positive pregnancy tests Clearblue?
Can Clearblue detect 1 week pregnancy?
When you want to know if you’re pregnant waiting to test can be hard. 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.
Can you get a false negative on a Clear Blue digital pregnancy test?
How early can Clearblue show pregnancy?