Ovulation tests are chromatographic immunoassay used for the detection of a hormone called LH (Luteinizing Hormone). This hormone is present in small quantity and surges in the middle of menstrual cycle. The pituary gland releases the LH in large quantity than any other time in the menstrual cycle. The surge remains for about 3 days and the women are more likely to ovulate at this time. In the initial hours the LH surge is evident in blood, later after 8-12 hours it is detected in urine.
Ovulation Testing Device
The LH One Step Ovulation Testing kit is an absolute testing device that predicts the peak fertility and the time of ovulation. Ovulation tests enables to predict the time when you're likely to become pregnant. When LH surge is taking place, which is an indicator of a potential ovulation. The ovulation test device your monthly LH surge and allows you to predict peak fertility. This test device detects the LH surge in urine, indicating that ovulation is likely to occur in the next 24-36 hours.
When the test results positive, it means that there is enough level of LH surge, which indicates to ovulate. You can conceive that the ovulation begins within 2-3 days. All the women dont ovulate in the mid-cycle. Thus, the positive result may not be reported in the first 5 days of testing. The ovulation testing devices are:
FDA Approved Tests.
A simple to administer. Dip-and-read test designed to detect drug(s) in urine
Results are ready in just a few minutes
They are 95% to 98% accurate
Set to the SAMSHA Cut-off levels
When the ovulation test has to be conducted?
To determine when to conduct the ovulation test, initially you have to make use of fertility awareness process and determine the efficient day to conduct the test according to your monthly cycle. Determine the usual length of the menstrual cycle over the last few months and determine the day of menstrual cycle to start testing.
Most ovulation tests can be conducted at any time of the day. To obtain the good result, it is efficient to test at the same time everyday and consume less liquid for 4 hours before you test. The fertility monitors helps you in identifying and track the ovulation every month. It is more easy and convenient than tracking the temperature and cervical mucus. To obtain more confidence it is good to use fertility monitors and awareness techniques.
The above information gives you an idea for the women about the pre-pregnancy test using the ovulation testing device, which can be conducted at home easily and accurately.