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Are Superdrug's tests known for their evaps? Pic included.

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SillySausage34 · 25/03/2017 14:47

Took a test this morning and a pink line came up within the time limit. It was with very concentrated urine thanks to my mild hangover of rosè last night

I did another a FRER work this afternoon after many cups of tea and water and it's a stark BFN.

I wonder if the Superdrug one was an evap.

Any experience or opinions?

Are Superdrug's tests known for their evaps? Pic included.

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LuckyHappyMummy123 · 28/03/2017 17:23

I had an evap last week with a Superdrug. Did get my hopes up as 3 months ago got a positive on a Superdrug and was indeed pregnant. First response showed up as positive the day after. However this pregnancy turned out to be a chemical.

This month one positive on a Superdrug but not One on a frer or indeed any other Superdrug tests so deffo was an Evap/duff test. Won't be touching them again now. Sorry it's happened to you xx

holzyb20 · 28/03/2017 14:35

Sorry my spell check is a nightmare if you still have the superdrug pregnancy test packaging

holzyb20 · 28/03/2017 14:34

Hi silly sausage if you still have the superfluous packaging email superdrug customer service and they will send you a form fill it out and send the packaging off to them and they will give you a full refund I have alread been emailing them.

SillySausage34 · 28/03/2017 14:08

Well I finally have a definitive answer!

I am now officially CD1.

I honestly don't know what test to trust in future, I've never not experienced an evap.
Perhaps just IC's with a very open mind.

Good luck to the others.

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sophiesophie88 · 28/03/2017 13:34

Thank you holzyb, just wanted to know for the next time a bye test, many thanks x x

holzyb20 · 28/03/2017 13:29

I too have the same problem at the minute hate not knowing!!

thatsnotmybear · 28/03/2017 13:19

Hi holzy, I think I read that somewhere as well, but I'm 12dpo today so would expect to see something on a FRER by now. Expecting AF Thurs/Fri, but will of course update if it turns out I was wrong about the Superdrug tests!

holzyb20 · 28/03/2017 13:10

Hi that's not my bear where are you in your cycle? did you know superdrug early pregnancy tests are more sensitive than first respons? X

thatsnotmybear · 28/03/2017 13:03

Exactly the same has happened to me this month SillySausage. I got a VERY convincing evap on a Superdrug test yesterday (looks just like yours), so I ran out to get a FRER. Stark white. I'd bought a 2 pack of both and tested again - same thing - evap on the Superdrug, BFN on the FRER.

holzyb20 · 28/03/2017 11:11

Hi silly sausage has AF shown her face? I still have nothing so going out to buy another test!

Sophie- blue dye tests are apparently more susceptible to evaporation lines and is hard to tell the difference between a faint positive and evap because of the colour. Where as a faint pink line is a lot more obvious.

sophiesophie88 · 28/03/2017 10:35

Oh yeah sorry i knew that, I just didn't know if the blue or pink was more sensitive than the other x x

SillySausage34 · 27/03/2017 21:18

Definitely not a chemical pregnancy. I always get evaps, I get them on SD, CB, IC's and FRERS.
But the difference is, if I get an evap on one make it will only be that make. All the rest will be BFN.

Also, I've seen the progression of people's chemical pregnancies. Going darker over the days, then going lighter then AF appears on time or a day or two late.
I've never had anything like that.

I was going to get a new test tomorrow but AF is well on her way. More spotting and much dragging pain. I get pain in early pregnancy but not like this. This is genuine AF pain.

sophie tests use different coloured dye. Some pink, some blue. Clear Blue and Tesco use blue dye, First Response and superdrug use pink. That means the line or cross will be pink or blue.

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sophiesophie88 · 27/03/2017 21:00

Hi I hope you don't mind if I jump in but could anyone tell me what you mean by blue lines and pink lines is there a difference. And fingers crossed sillysausage x x

MegsMog · 27/03/2017 19:35

I'd be tempted to agree with missclark - pink dye tests are usually seen as pretty damn reliable (unlike blue eyes like CB which I wouldn't waste my money on)

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MissClarke86 · 27/03/2017 19:06

Are you sure you're not having chemical pregnancies? If ever used a LOT of pregnancy tests and never one had an evap.

SillySausage34 · 27/03/2017 19:01

Thanks. I guess I will get more tomorrow then, although it definitely won't be with FMU.

By surely by then it would pick it up? I will be 12-13dpo....

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MegsMog · 27/03/2017 17:57

I've always found superdrug ones way more sensitive. With my DD I had negative FRER but positive superdrug ones - she's now a happy toddler!

Hormone levels increase every two days or so so maybe try again tomorrow.

SillySausage34 · 27/03/2017 17:13

It is hard isn't it! I have a Tesco test in my drawer but the box said it works from the day of your missed period and I'm not due on for a day or two.

Conversely for those who had lines on Superdrug test, after a quick Google the FRER is 12mIU and Superdrug is 10mIU so that could explain it....

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OvO · 27/03/2017 17:00

I like me a Tesco test. Though I'm sure many would disagree. Weird how we end up with favourites.

I'd say wait and test in a few days but I know it's hard to wait until you need to pee again, never mind days later!

SillySausage34 · 27/03/2017 16:57

Thanks OvO perhaps I should try a different bran entirely. Plus the staff at Superdrug are going to start thinking I'm mad!

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OvO · 27/03/2017 16:49

I think Superdrug were just about the only brand I didn't use, sorry.

I think all brands probably have the same amount of people online complaining about false results, you're just seeing the Superdrug ones as you've gone looking. They won't be any more unreliable than any other brand I bet. So please don't assume it's wrong!

I also had what I thought were period pains and thought my period had come early as there was blood when I wiped a few times. But those cheapy tests were right.

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holzyb20 · 27/03/2017 16:49

I'm not sure where abouts I am as I have pcos my periods are all over the place I have an appointment at the assisted conception unit on Wednesday and was hoping I wouldn't have to go...

SillySausage34 · 27/03/2017 16:42

Thanks OvO did you happen to use Superdrug tests?

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OvO · 27/03/2017 16:36

Everyone raves about FRERs but with my last pregnancy all the cheap brands (including internet cheapies that you buy by the bulk!) were positive while the FRERs all showed negative for days.

Your test looks positive to me. Good luck!

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