how common are evaporation lines

[rach]

just wondering how common they are ive never had them before but i done a test this morning and there is like a shadow line got really excited when first seen it now im just convinced its an evaporation line am pretty sure its not a bfp xxxxxxxxxx

 

[Rachael]

Hiya Rach

Evaporation lines are quite common - They often they appear on the test strip where a second line would but can form at the end of the test strip arrea where the dye pools after a period of time. Equally a shadow where the second line should appear could be a faint positive.

I've some information on evap lines - I will sort out for you....But I really hope it's not one and just a faint

Lotsa

 

[rach]

thanks rachael im not convinced its a bfp my af is 10 days late but my cycle is probably all out of sorts still the shadow is where a bfp line would be but its very difficult to see also had a tiny bit of pink cm this morning when using the loo so think af is just around the corner xxxxxxxx

 

[Rachael]

Heres that info for you!

What are evaporation lines?
Evaporation lines, as the name suggests are caused due to evaporation of the urine in then test area. These are lines that shows in the result window of the test, exactly where a positive sign would be. An evaporation line develops when the urine on the test area begins to dry, leaving a faint, usually colorless line. Evaporation lines appear to show up (or not show up) as a result of the composition of the particular urine specimen - and they may appear on any test regardless of brand.


How can you avoid formation of evaporation lines?
You should always read the literature that comes with the test and look for instructions on when to read your results. Usually home pregnancy tests have a reaction time of three to five minutes. While some tests are no longer accurate after a certain amount of time, others have been known to pick up Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) after a longer period of time than is recommended. You can only know for sure by testing again a few days or a week later. If you don't see a positive result in the amount of time that the manufacturer states, you should not rely on that test result. Evaporation lines can cause confusion if the home pregnancy test is not interpreted within the clinically recommended time frame.

 

[rach]

yeah definately sounds like an evaporation line to me thanks rachael hun
if no af by sunday i will test again anyway xxxxxxxxx

 

[Melly+2]

good luck rach i hope you get your BFP!!!

 

[Rachael]

Well I really hope its a faint BFP - What type of tests are you using?

 

[rach]

just cheapies off that accessdiagnostic site on net they are supposed to measure 10 of the pg hormone xxx

 

[Rachael]

Are they ACON or One-step tests or other type?

I've never had an evap line with the Acon tests, but I have had them with the "One-Step" pregnancy strip tests.

Will keep my fingers crossed for you anyway - You really deserve this.

 

[rach]

they are the acon ones hun i used these when i got my bfp with jamie so bought them again this time keeping everything crossed but i just have a feeling its not my turn this month will test again on sunday hopefully if it is a bfp it will be stronger by then and il have a great fathers day pressie for o/h xxxxxxxxxx

 

[Wobbles]

Last month I thought I had evap line & seems I was wrong

Godo luck good luck

x x x

 

[rach]

cant get my hopes up it would be helpful if i actally knew when af was due bloody cycle all to pot

 

[Wobbles]

If only we could give Auntie Flo a good slap?

 

[Layla]

ooo hun, the acon tests are really good!

i dont get an evap line atall with them, so if there is a faint line there, then id say its a BFP!

i got a very faint line at teh start of the week (tuesday) and now its very strong, test again in a couple of days to get a stronger line.

best of luck!

xxxx

 

[rach]

thanks layla hun its not really a line though its more like a shadow if you know what i mean i dont feel very hopeful but will def test again if af dont show
congratulations again hun am well pleased for you getting your bfp and on a month that should be a girl
xxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[weestar21]

just wanted to wish you the very best of luck rach hopefully you will have some good news to share on fathers day thinking of you all

xxxx

 

[LouisecH]

Oooo Rach - good luck!!!

I've got some awful tests from the internet that make it look like you've got a bfp but then the line disappears within seconds as the test completes. It's got me excited 4 times. Grrrr...

 

[cleocat]

good luck rach I suffered with terrible morning sickness will all mine so when I came off the pill in may and started to feel ever so sickly 2 weeks or so later, I thought could I be already , emotions all over the place - its such an emotional roller coaster every month, wish we had see through tummies fingers xxxx

 

[sophie]

good luck rach

 

[rusks]

good luck rach have everything crossed for you, hope this is your month xx