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False positive FRER?

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DustyDiva · 18/07/2020 12:19

Has anyone ever had a false positive with FRER? I have never seen a 2nd line before but this week I have had several. So faint that I don't trust it though, I am 12dpo and used SMU

False positive FRER?
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MummyOfZog · 18/07/2020 15:54

Yup - last month I got two packs of x2 FRER and all had evap or indent lines. They even looked pink. No other tests showed BFP (I took lots!!). When i Googled it seems this is SO common. I now don't trust them.

pinklady1207 · 18/07/2020 15:04

Unfortunately yes, I had 2 last month. Went straight for the digital this month to avoid disappointment again x

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DustyDiva · 18/07/2020 14:51

Thanks everyone, that is really useful to know, I will just need to wait a few days and test again, that will give me my answer 🙂

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concernedforthefuture · 18/07/2020 12:31

Yes as @Csari says, if bought on an online marketplace such as Amazon / eBay, certain sellers are selling fakes and so they can't be trusted. If bought from a reputable place, a false positive is almost impossible.

Csari · 18/07/2020 12:29

I'd say if you have had multiple lines then it's much more likely that it's a BFP though. Congratulations!

Csari · 18/07/2020 12:27

Yes, I had a bright pink false positive on a FRER from amazon, got another from a shop to see line progression the next day and it was stark white.

I checked the reviews on amazon and loads of women were saying similar, so not sure if it was a dodgy batch or an outright fake product.

Never had the issue from shop bought FRERs though.

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