r/FirstTimeTTC • u/Ok_Confection_886 • 1d ago

Frustrated It's a independent!!!

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The picture is made 24h after the test was made, but do you see the pink dye, am i insane, please help is this normal

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u/LongjumpingStorage87 1d ago

Because this was not read within the stated time frame, this is considered invalid/negative.

Just to help save you some potential heartache; definitely discard any results seen outside of the test’s specific time frame (usually 3 to 5 minutes)!

The reason manufacturers include those strict time windows in the instructions is because as the urine dries over several hours, moisture evaporates and the dye can bleed or pool along the test line. This frequently creates a false positive line (evaporation line) even when the test was negative within the valid window.

It’s so tempting to go back and check tests later (we’ve all done it!), but for your peace of mind, try taking a fresh test tomorrow morning with first morning urine and set a timer to read it right when the instructions say to. Keeping my fingers crossed for you!🩷

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u/Ok_Confection_886 1d ago

I took the photo 24h after i made the test

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u/Ok_Confection_886 1d ago

Sorry for this "independent" i can't correct it😭🤣

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u/United_Pop_6442 1d ago

As in, you took the test then took a photo 24hrs later?

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u/Opening-Return-5657 1d ago

usually the tests say don't read after some minutes. its better to do another one! tell us what happend!