Sensitivity of Pregnancy Tests

Which pregnancy tests are most sensitive? The strips or the digital that say PREGNANT or NOT PREGNANT?

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the strips. digitals are usually less sensitive than most HPTs. however (i know this is going to sound strange) even HPTs vary in sensitivity from test to test.

check out www.peeonastick.com - there is a great chart on there that can answer your question!

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Message edited 8/24/2009 2:29:03 PM.

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The line tests will usually show up positive before the digital tests do (if you are pregnant). That's why most women will wait until they get a positive on the strip tests before they use a digital to confirm.

However, I have heard that there are some "early detection" digital tests out there too! So just look to see if you find those (although they will probably cost more than the regular non-digital tests).

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Thanks ladies for the replies. I'm so puzzled this month! I'm at CD28 today and due for AF tomorow but I totally don't feel her coming. I usually have really sore boobs, cramps, and bloating but all I have is horrible insomnia and slight cramps. This morning I used a CBE digital but it came back NOT PREGNANT. I'll try the strips tomorrow. Send me lots of
vibes!

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Posted by SunshineBaby

Thanks ladies for the replies. I'm so puzzled this month! I'm at CD28 today and due for AF tomorow but I totally don't feel her coming. I usually have really sore boobs, cramps, and bloating but all I have is horrible insomnia and slight cramps. This morning I used a CBE digital but it came back NOT PREGNANT. I'll try the strips tomorrow. Send me lots of
vibes!

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Posted by SunshineBaby

Thanks ladies for the replies. I'm so puzzled this month! I'm at CD28 today and due for AF tomorow but I totally don't feel her coming. I usually have really sore boobs, cramps, and bloating but all I have is horrible insomnia and slight cramps. This morning I used a CBE digital but it came back NOT PREGNANT. I'll try the strips tomorrow. Send me lots of
vibes!

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I knew I had seen those "test early" digital tests - here are some that say you can get your results up to 5 days sooner (like the first response early response line tests).




And I found this chart with the sensitivity of different tests (the lower the mIU # listed, the sooner you can get accurate + results!

Pregnancy Test Sensitivity Chart
Sensitivities checked with manufacturers in July 2008

Test Name Lowest hCG detected
AimStrip (aka AimStick) Pregnancy Test Strip 20 mIU
BabyHopes Generic Pregnancy Test Strip 20 mIU
AccuHome Midstream Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Accuclear Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Answer Early Result Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Clearblue Easy +/- 25 mIU
Clearblue Easy Digital (1 piece, blue cap) 25 mIU
Clear Choice w/ Cup 25 mIU
Confirm 1-Step Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
CVS Early Result Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Dollar Store Brand (mini-strip, cassette, & midstream) 25 mIU
Early Detect 25 mIU
e.p.t. +/- Test 25 mIU
e.p.t. 1-Step Digital Test 25 mIU
e.p.t. Certainty Digital Test 25 mIU
Equate +/- (Wal-mart) 25 mIU
Equate Pregnancy Test (Wal-mart) 25 mIU
Fact Plus Midstream Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
One Step Be Sure Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Right Aid Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Target Brand Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Walgreen Midstream Pregnancy Test 25 mIU
Walgreen Digital 25 mIU
Fact Plus Cassette 40 mIU
Clearblue Digital 50 mIU
CVS "Early Result" Cassette Pregnancy Test 50 mIU
Drug Emporium Brand Pregnancy Test 50 mIU
early Pregnancy test 50 mIU
Walgreens Cassette Pregnancy Test 50 mIU

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She really is

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good luck

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You guys are too sweet I'm NO expert by any means, but everyone on LIF has always been so helpful to me so it's nice to give back in ANY way.