OPK as a HPT

dawn3513

I used an OPK in place of a HPT this morning and got a very faint line. I am going to wait it out and test again tomorrow or the next day. But my question is, are OPK's and HPT the same in that a line is a line?

faydre

https://www.peeonastick.com/opkhpt.html

Now, it's important to note that OPK's work differently than HPT's. A pregnancy test will develop 2 lines only if hCG (pregnancy hormone) is detected. Thus, "a line is a line" when determining a positive HPT. OPK's work differently. An OPK has a "control" line and a "test" line, just like an HPT. Unlike an HPT, however, the mere presence of a "test" line does not mean the test is positive. The test line must be as dark as, or darker than, the control line to be a positive result (meaning that a surge was detected, rather than the ordinary amount of LH usually found in your urine every day.)

jdmom03

A OPK is Only positive is the first line is darker then the second. If it's lighter then it's - but probably ganna happen soon

 

*For Ovulation Purposes*

mrssoprano

Wait, I'm confused...are you saying you used an OPK as a pregnancy test?

brideonjuly8

Using an OPK instead of a HPT is not a reliable way to detect pregnancy.  SOME ladies, however, have gotten a line that is as dark or darker than the test line on an OPK that indicated pregnancy, though it is not always the case.  Go out an buy a HPT.