Comments on: Are pregnancy tests from dollar stores as reliable as more expensive ones from a big retailer? http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer Your Pregnancy Questions Answered Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:20:09 +0000 hourly 1 By: <33 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/comment-page-1/#comment-1647 <33 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:23:13 +0000 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/#comment-1647 Pretty much all tests detect the same hormone levels. Good luck!! :) Pretty much all tests detect the same hormone levels.

Good luck!! :)

]]> By: Sophie C http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/comment-page-1/#comment-1646 Sophie C Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:42:51 +0000 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/#comment-1646 I have used both and both have worked for me, and the dollar tree ones worked about two weeks before I missed my period, which is rare I know, but I have never gotten a false positive from them. I have used both and both have worked for me, and the dollar tree ones worked about two weeks before I missed my period, which is rare I know, but I have never gotten a false positive from them.

]]> By: jen b http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/comment-page-1/#comment-1645 jen b Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:02:13 +0000 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/#comment-1645 It depends which test you use. The everything for $1.00 store sells a test that is literally $1.00, but the dollar general and stores like that have a $1.00 test and a $3.00 test. The $3.00 test is not that great believe it or not, but the $1.00 test is really good. I was able to test at about 3 1/2 weeks pregnant with it and although the positive line was REALLY faint it was still there. Of course you have to remember that HCG levels are different in every woman so although I was able to test that early not all women have enough HCG at that point. If you are testing early it is also REALLY important to test first thing in the morning because that is when HCG levels are at their highest. As far as value is concerned I am every bit as happy with the $1.00 test as I am with the $15.00 test. Good luck with the results! It depends which test you use. The everything for $1.00 store sells a test that is literally $1.00, but the dollar general and stores like that have a $1.00 test and a $3.00 test. The $3.00 test is not that great believe it or not, but the $1.00 test is really good. I was able to test at about 3 1/2 weeks pregnant with it and although the positive line was REALLY faint it was still there. Of course you have to remember that HCG levels are different in every woman so although I was able to test that early not all women have enough HCG at that point. If you are testing early it is also REALLY important to test first thing in the morning because that is when HCG levels are at their highest. As far as value is concerned I am every bit as happy with the $1.00 test as I am with the $15.00 test. Good luck with the results!

]]> By: Kaitlynn Starr due 12/12/08 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/comment-page-1/#comment-1644 Kaitlynn Starr due 12/12/08 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:34:09 +0000 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/#comment-1644 they work just as well, sometimes better b/c the ones from the bigger company gave me negatives and the dollar store one gave me a positive. they work just as well, sometimes better b/c the ones from the bigger company gave me negatives and the dollar store one gave me a positive.

]]> By: Lady in Pink http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/comment-page-1/#comment-1643 Lady in Pink Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:42:37 +0000 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/#comment-1643 I've tried them all with no problems. My 2nd kid was + on a dollar tree one... 3days after missed period. I buy pregnacny test strips from amazon now... 5 bucks for 10-15 of them. Easy to use, and just as accurate. :) I loam the strips out to people who think they need one. So far I've had 2 positive friends! I know they work great! I’ve tried them all with no problems.

My 2nd kid was + on a dollar tree one… 3days after missed period.

I buy pregnacny test strips from amazon now… 5 bucks for 10-15 of them. Easy to use, and just as accurate.
:) I loam the strips out to people who think they need one. So far I’ve had 2 positive friends! I know they work great!

]]> By: Lil J http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/comment-page-1/#comment-1642 Lil J Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:29:39 +0000 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/#comment-1642 it depends on how strong the pregnancy hormone is thats how they detect it it depends on how strong the pregnancy hormone is thats how they detect it

]]> By: JessyAnne http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/comment-page-1/#comment-1641 JessyAnne Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:54:22 +0000 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/#comment-1641 Yep! I have used both, just to test each other...the only difference is the application used to put the urine on the applicator. They both work fine. Yep! I have used both, just to test each other…the only difference is the application used to put the urine on the applicator. They both work fine.

]]> By: * Due June 2009 * http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/comment-page-1/#comment-1640 * Due June 2009 * Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:28:06 +0000 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/#comment-1640 yes! they are great! each time they worked for me, and also told me that I was pregnant before I even thought I was! yes! they are great! each time they worked for me, and also told me that I was pregnant before I even thought I was!

]]> By: Kristi is 14 weeks! http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/comment-page-1/#comment-1639 Kristi is 14 weeks! Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:42:20 +0000 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/#comment-1639 Here, check out this website: It tells you how early you can test with each type of test, it's sensitivity, and even goes over some common FAQ. It's great! Here, check out this website:

It tells you how early you can test with each type of test, it’s sensitivity, and even goes over some common FAQ. It’s great!

]]> By: TattooMommy http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/comment-page-1/#comment-1638 TattooMommy Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:48:15 +0000 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/#comment-1638 Yes, they work great. ;) Yes, they work great. ;)

]]> By: Jamie C http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/comment-page-1/#comment-1637 Jamie C Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:17:33 +0000 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/#comment-1637 I took two pregnancy tests from the dollar store and they were very accurate. I personally think they work better than the expensive name brand ones at wal-mart or target. I took two pregnancy tests from the dollar store and they were very accurate. I personally think they work better than the expensive name brand ones at wal-mart or target.

]]> By: Faye_BBF http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/comment-page-1/#comment-1636 Faye_BBF Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:21:27 +0000 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/#comment-1636 I got a cheap pregnancy test to find out if i'm pregnant, it gave me the correct answer, i think the expensive ones are more accurate but the cheap ones are still good and to give a correct answer 14 wks pregnant! I got a cheap pregnancy test to find out if i’m pregnant, it gave me the correct answer, i think the expensive ones are more accurate but the cheap ones are still good and to give a correct answer

14 wks pregnant!

]]> By: sarah jane http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/comment-page-1/#comment-1635 sarah jane Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:00:31 +0000 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/#comment-1635 They are the exact same thing- don't waste your money on brand name tests. They are the exact same thing- don’t waste your money on brand name tests.

]]> By: Hoping #3 is a girl!!! http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/comment-page-1/#comment-1634 Hoping #3 is a girl!!! Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:27:02 +0000 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/#comment-1634 I don't think it matters - I've used both and to be honest the "big names" didn;t detect my pregnancy nearly as well as the cheap-o dollar ones did. I don’t think it matters – I’ve used both and to be honest the “big names” didn;t detect my pregnancy nearly as well as the cheap-o dollar ones did.

]]> By: Mommytobe http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/comment-page-1/#comment-1633 Mommytobe Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:39:30 +0000 http://about--pregnancy.com/pregnancy/are-pregnancy-tests-from-dollar-stores-as-reliable-as-more-expensive-ones-from-a-big-retailer/#comment-1633 I took a few tests from the dollar store and they worked for me :) I took a few tests from the dollar store and they worked for me :)

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