Can a clear blue EVAP line be blue?
Just wanted to put that out there – evap lines definitely DO happen and they CAN be blue and look very much like a positive, but it's not actually a positive.
Is an EVAP line thinner than a positive?
Waiting for the results of a pregnancy test can be agonizing. If the result shows a colored line, even a faint one, then the test is likely positive. If the results show a faint, colorless line, then this may be an evaporation line.
How do you know if an evaporation line is faint or positive?
It's also important to note that while an evaporation line appears faint, a faint test line on a pregnancy test doesn't automatically suggest an evaporation line. A faint positive test line can also appear if you take a pregnancy test shortly after implantation when your hCG level is low, or if your urine is diluted.
Can evaporation lines be blue?
While an evaporation line can appear on a pink or blue dye test, many frequent testers on popular online pregnancy and fertility forums adamantly argue that blue tests are more prone to these deceptive shadows.
How soon do EVAP lines appear?
Evaporation Lines This usually ranges between a couple of minutes up until 10 minutes later. If you see a positive result beyond this time frame, you may be left second-guessing the results.
Is EVAP line thick?
An evaporation line is also often thinner than the control line. In the image above, you can see that the horizontal line is one thickness, while the vertical evaporation line is much thinner and of uneven thickness.
What does an evaporation line look like on a clear blue test?
On a blue dye test, the line can appear as gray or even a lighter shade of blue. (Note: For some reason, anecdotally, many mamas find that blue dye tests are more prone to evaporation lines.) Sometimes, though, the evaporation line appears as a colorless streak, almost like an indentation.
How often do blue dye tests give false positives?
Most home pregnancy tests are reliable, for example Clearblue's tests have an accuracy of over 99% from the day you expect your period, and while it's possible a test showing a negative result is wrong, particularly if you're testing early, getting a false positive is extremely rare.
How long does an EVAP line stay on a pregnancy test?
Evaporation Lines This usually ranges between a couple of minutes up until 10 minutes later. If you see a positive result beyond this time frame, you may be left second-guessing the results. However, the false-positive reading, in this case, is due to something called an evaporation line.
Can a evaporation line be blue?
While an evaporation line can appear on a pink or blue dye test, many frequent testers on popular online pregnancy and fertility forums adamantly argue that blue tests are more prone to these deceptive shadows.
Can evaporation lines have color?
Evaporation lines are generally more muted than the control line. On a pink dye test, an evaporation line may look like faded gray. On a blue dye test, the line can appear as gray or even a lighter shade of blue.
Is EVAP line thick or thin?
An evaporation line is also often thinner than the control line. In the image above, you can see that the horizontal line is one thickness, while the vertical evaporation line is much thinner and of uneven thickness.
Do evaporation lines disappear with water?
Unfortunately, evaporation lines will not disappear, even when you try to remove them with water. If you are not confident with the pregnancy test result, it's highly recommended that you take another test, taking care to follow the instructions properly, to avoid a false positive pregnancy test result.
Can an evaporation line be blue?
While an evaporation line can appear on a pink or blue dye test, many frequent testers on popular online pregnancy and fertility forums adamantly argue that blue tests are more prone to these deceptive shadows.
Does an EVAP line get darker?
If you had a true evaporation line, future tests will show a negative result. On the other hand, if your test showed a faint line, you should continue to see the line darkening with each day that progresses. (See image below.) An evaporation line will not do this.