How do you read ovulation test strip results?
How do you read ovulation test strip results?
It’s easy: All you have to do is pee on a stick or strip (or pee in a cup and dip the stick or strip into the cup) and wait a few minutes for the indicator to appear. If the test line shows up darker than the control line, you’re about to ovulate.
How do I know my ovulation test is positive?
A: Unlike home pregnancy tests where a line in the result window indicates a positive, OPKs are only positive if the test result line in the same color or darker than the reference line.
What does C and T mean on a ovulation test?
The control line (C) shows the same intensity of color for each test, so that each test can be interpreted independently. Each daily reading tells you whether or not you are about to ovulate. If the test result line (T) shows a similar or darker color than the control line (C) you have detected your LH surge.
What is a good ovulation number?
The main takeaway: There is a wide range of what’s considered “normal” for urinary LH. One large study showed that the median LH on the day before ovulation was about 44.6 mIU/mL, but that LH could be as high as 101, or as low as 6.5. Yep — some women had an LH of 6.5 the day before ovulation!
What does 2 lines mean on ovulation test?
If you are using basic test strips, you’ll see two lines. One line is the control line. This is just to let you know that the test is working properly. The other line is the test line. You can tell that LH is surging when this second line is as dark or darker than the control line.
How do you read clear blue ovulation test strips?
READING THE RESULTS Look at the Result Window and compare the Surge Line to the Reference Line. The line next to the arrow is the ‘Surge Line’ which indicates the level of LH in your urine. The line furthest away from the arrow is the ‘Reference Line’. You should compare the ‘Reference Line’ with the ‘Surge Line’.
