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First responsive positive, clear blue digi says not pregnant
I am 21 DPO & took two first response 3 days ago & both positive took clear blue digi just now & it's negative. I'm very very confused. I have also woken up to stomach cramps this morning but no bleeding. Confused :(
7 Answers • 10 years ago
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Digitals generally have higher thressholds. I'm not certain what the level is for clearblue easy, but it is probably 50. FRERs are about 8. HCG should double every 48-72 hours in the early stages of pregnancy, so assuming the longer variable for the time and the lower end for hcg levels, let's say your hcg was 10IU 3 days ago, which would make the level today (72 hours later) a 20 -- lower than the threshhold of the digital. So, probably you're totally pregnant, just it's still too early for a digital. I would test again with a pink line test or wait a few more days for the digital.
CONGRATS!!!!!
10 years ago
Digital tests need a higher HCG level to register as positive, thats why they arent considered accurate until welll after your missed period. I would stick with the normal tests, they are much more accurate and dont need as much HCG to detect and read positive. You are deffff pregnant tho! Just disregard the digi test. CONGRATS!
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