Slow down and start over. Any test will have a faint line after a while -- it is called an evaporation line. If your period is more than a week overdue, take one test first thing in the morning as direct and review it after the time recommended on the package. It should be obvious. If it is not, wait at least two days and test again -- also follow the exact directions. Also, book an appointment with your Ob/GYN. If your period is late but you aren't pregnant, you want to rule out any other issues. If you have reason to believe that you are pregnant (unprotected sex and a late period), you want to confirm that with a blood test and pelvic exam.
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Any line, faint or not, means pregnancy.
The line should get darker as the HCG increases.
Slow down and start over. Any test will have a faint line after a while -- it is called an evaporation line. If your period is more than a week overdue, take one test first thing in the morning as direct and review it after the time recommended on the package. It should be obvious. If it is not, wait at least two days and test again -- also follow the exact directions. Also, book an appointment with your Ob/GYN. If your period is late but you aren't pregnant, you want to rule out any other issues. If you have reason to believe that you are pregnant (unprotected sex and a late period), you want to confirm that with a blood test and pelvic exam.
The general understanding is that even a faint line means positive. Call your doctor and ask for a blood pregnancy test to confirm.