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Re: Home Pregnancy Tests From: Angela (anonymous@obgyn.net) Sun, 1 Feb 1998 11:04:24 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Angela: "Negative Home Pregnancy Results" Previous message: J.Glenn Bradley MD: "Re: moval of cervix during hysterectomy" Next in thread: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: Home Pregnancy Tests" Reply: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: Home Pregnancy Tests" At Thu, 27 Feb 1997, Geffrey H. Klein, MD wrote: > >>At Thu, 27 Feb 1997, Jennifer wrote: >>My question is can a home pregnancy test be >>>inaccurate? >>>Jennifer L. Gibson >> >>Yes Jennifer the test can be inaccurate, especially if the results are >>negative. In most medical tests false negatives are more common than >>false positives. >> >>The hormone the test is looking for (the name escsapes me at this time) >>becomes more consentrated as the pregnancy progresses. Howerver these >>tests are pretty reliable. >> >>You can repeat the test in one week or you could make an appointment >>with your OB/GYN for more accurate testing. > >The test is looking for the beta subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin. >It is usually sensitive to 50 milli-international units. False negatives >would be common at this gestational age. > >You might want to look at these internet sources: >http://kerouac.pharm.uky.edu/HomeTest/Pregnant/ptoc.html >and >http://software2.bu.edu/COHIS/ylds/pregtest/pregtest.htm > >best of luck.... > >-- >Geffrey H. Klein, MD >listowner: OB-GYN-L >Advisory Board Chairman, OBGYN.net < http://www.obgyn.net > >Co-moderator: sci.med.obgyn >gklein@bcm.tmc.edu gklein@icsi.net >http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/obgyn/obgyn-ce/geff.html >6800 W. Loop South #520 >Bellaire, Texas 77401 >(713) 664 8900 > >*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. >This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to >consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options. > -- I have the sam e question. In 12 years my body has been like clock work and I have never been late for my period. Bu this month I am now 10 days late and my breasts are really sore. I did 2 home pregnancy, one a week ago and one 2 days ago and they both turned out negative. Could they be worng, and if not, why am I so late?? Next message: Angela: "Negative Home Pregnancy Results" Previous message: J.Glenn Bradley MD: "Re: moval of cervix during hysterectomy" Next in thread: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: Home Pregnancy Tests" Reply: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: Home Pregnancy Tests"

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