Horizontal lines in Tesco's HPT?

[lolalotta]

Hello, I two days late so i couldn't wait any longer and decided to test. I used a Tesco's HPT and when the 3 mins was up there were two very faint lines in the test window, but they were horizontal instead of vertical?!? There was a vertical line in the control window to show it had worked? Just wondering of anyone had experienced this? I am hoping it might mean there is still some chance but am I just clutching at straws and is it just wishfull thinking that it might mean a positive?

What does the leaflet say? I think that would be classed as a non-result. Get thee to a supermarket and get a FRER which in my experience are a far superior test :)

Was it a blue dye or red dye test? Blue dyes are notoriously unreliable and often show the lines you mentioned, id get a red dye test like first response or as a cheaper alternative, superdrugs own brand.

Hello, it was a red dye test. I've been having a google and apparently it can just be a result from the dye moving across the test strip.

yes pink dyes are better!

The leaflet said it should have been a vertical line, it didn't mention horizontal lines at all!

Oh...I still think you won't settle til you've retested now.

Yep another vote for retesting, otherwise you will drive yourself mad!

Well there is another test in the pack so I will have another go in the morning, not very hopeful though! Thanks for your replies ladies!

Ooh a live POAS thread...

BTW what's a FRER?

First Response Early Response. They're very sensitive and when I finally got my BFP, I got a couple of fuzzy ones on Internet cheapies and when I did the FRER the BFP came up instantly and was nice and clear.

Oh sorry HaveALittleFaith, Aunt Flo arrived this morning so no need to re-test! Bother, bother, BOTHER!!!!!!!!!!
Oh well, new cycle and all that!!!

Oh arse biscuits! :( sorry to hear that.

sorry to hear that

Thanks ladies! xxx