Dollar Tree Tests

cowboysnc

Just going to let you know these tests are not accurate before your period. (at least the one I took)   I was due to get my period on the 18th and I took it right away in the morning of the 17th and it was negative.  I just took another one on Monday and confirmed that I was in fact pregnant! 

Just a heads up when you think there is no hope there just might be. 

BetchySprout

They are in fact very accurate before your period is due. They pick up a very minute amount of HCG, sometimes even <5 that sometimes even FRER doesn't pick up.

jbvg

congrats!  i haven't used the dollar tree tests yet, but will likely pick some up at one time or another.  do they claim to be "early pregnancy tests" or just regular?

Jessiac_3

Congrats!

jbvg

oh, thanks pp.  looks like you answered my question.

TeamK07

I know they are supposed to be very sensitive, but I had a same experience as the org. poster.  I took a $ tree test at 12 DPO with FMU and it was neg (I had also taken tests at 10 DPO and 11 DPO - I admit I have a problem!).  I didn't believe it so went out and bought another brand and took that one an hour later and it was positive. This also just happened to a friend of mine.

BetchySprout

TeamK07:

I know they are supposed to be very sensitive, but I had a same experience as the org. poster.  I took a $ tree test at 12 DPO with FMU and it was neg (I had also taken tests at 10 DPO and 11 DPO - I admit I have a problem!).  I didn't believe it so went out and bought another brand and took that one an hour later and it was positive. This also just happened to a friend of mine.

Different batches also have different results.

I got a BFP at 9DPO with an internet cheapie w/FMU. I got one that afternoon on a $tree test, too. Then the next day I took a FRER and got a barely-visible so faint you have to squint line with FMU. It just depends.

pandacave

What's the name of the brand?  I got some at 99cent store called "You Test" and I am thinking they aren't working ... but then again, maybe I'm just not pregnant!

BetchySprout

pandacave:

What's the name of the brand?  I got some at 99cent store called "You Test" and I am thinking they aren't working ... but then again, maybe I'm just not pregnant!

The ones at $tree are just called "Pregnancy Test", no real brand name.

orchid2007

I have never tried the Dollar Tree Tests but I have checked them out at the stores, they say on the box you can test 5 days before missed period.

I guess they work differently for everyone just like with any HPT.  Congrats on the BFP!

FredAndCat

Pattypoundcake:

pandacave:

What's the name of the brand?  I got some at 99cent store called "You Test" and I am thinking they aren't working ... but then again, maybe I'm just not pregnant!

The ones at $tree are just called "Pregnancy Test", no real brand name.

The ones at the DollarTrees by me are "New Choice" brand.

 

FutureMrsCaesar

They have always been accurate in telling me that I'm NOT pregnant..lol.  But I do HATE their evap lines.  If I stare hard enough I can almost always convince myself that there's a line there.  And OP, I have heard from some ladies on Toddlers 12-24 that had a similar experience as you.  I think it has to do with what Patty said, their quality control must be lacking.