Gynaecology• Updated 21 October 2026
Ovulation Test Kit
A home urine test that detects the LH surge before ovulation.
Results: Minutes Specimen: Urine
Quick Summary
Primary Purpose
To find your most fertile days when trying to conceive.
What It Measures
Luteinising hormone (LH) in urine.
Preparation
Test at the same time daily around mid-cycle.
Overview
A positive test means ovulation is likely within 24–36 hours.
Results can be misleading in PCOS.
What It Measures
LH surge
Hormone rise.
How It's Performed
- 01
Start
A few days before expected ovulation.
- 02
Test
Dip the strip in urine.
- 03
Read
Compare the lines.
Sources and further reading
Last updated 21 October 2026. For more detail, see these trusted health organisations.
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Levels Test(opens in a new tab) · MedlinePlus, US National Library of Medicine