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Test confusion - how sensitive is a sensitive test?

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AmIpg · 26/11/2020 16:35

NC.

I've had the faintest hint of a shadow on a Poundland pg test which was 20 something strength, what does that even mean?? I've dashed out and bought an early detection FR test but I can't see how sensitive it is anywhere! I'm slightly panicking here Sad I have no idea how many DPO I am. Maybe 9/10? No idea when AF due either! God I'm rubbish.

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88bowie · 26/11/2020 17:02

So the test should be sensitive to how much hcg is in ur urine the first response tests I think go on 10mLU/ml others maybe 20. Hcg levels get higher as the pregnancy progresses, ur best to use first wee in the morning as ur wee is concentrated, or if u want to try again today, don't have any fluid for a few hours and hold ur wee, or wait a couple of days for the hcg to build up x

Juno231 · 26/11/2020 17:49

A FRER is at 6miu so much more sensitive than a 20. Make sure you picked up a FRER and not a FRRR (rapid response/result rather than early result). The packs look similar so people make that mistake but it's the early result one that is super sensitive.

Best of luck!

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