2 Tests with 2 Different Results

Thanks for getting in touch!  Our Holders should always show Peak at 40mIU/ml LH and above.  If the LH level in the sample tested is slightly below the sensitivity of the test, it's possible to get conflicting results.  You can stop testing now for this cycle as you have found Peak and save any remaining tests for a future cycle if needed.  Good luck!

My cycle is regular and every month I ovulate on day 15 or 16. This month I started to test on day 11. It was negative. Day 12 high fertility flashing smiley. I continued to test and every day for 7 days showed a flashing smiley face. This has never happened before. My body’s showed signs of ovulation but the test never showed peak. Today I bought another clearblue test and tested both strips. The one I have been using showed once again high flashing smiley and the new one showed a circle. Negative. Used the same Uribe stream. I’m confused and annoyed. I think the test I initially bought was broken. Please advise

Hi Jess. Each holder adjusts according to your personal hormone profile with each test that you do. If you introduce a new holder into a cycle, it won't have had time to adjust to your hormone level. In this case, using the same urine sample won't make a difference. If you miss tests with any of the holders, then you are likely to get conflicting results as you have. If you begin testing at a different point in your cycle with a new holder, then this can also result in conflicting readings. 

Your first Holder was simply unable to detect a sufficient LH Surge to show Peak fertility.  This can happen occasionally and is not a concern in a single cycle.  Stop testing with the old Holder once you have seen 9 high fertility days.  Save the new Holder for a future cycle if needed.

If you would like any further information the Clearblue team is available to answer your questions and give you confidential advice by telephone. If possible, please have you tests and packaging to hand when you call.

Ok, thanks for the feedback. One quick question. Does this mean I didn’t ovulate this cycle? Or I tested at the wrong time and missed my peak window?
Thsnks

Hi Jess,  You may have had a cycle where you didn't ovulate or you may have ovulated but the test was unable to detect the LH Surge.  If you are not sure if you are testing at the right time in your cycle, please give our Careline a call at 1-800-321-3279 - they will be pleased to help.

Hi Rinki,

From the information you have given, it seems you started testing on cycle day 12, and Peak Fertility was seen on cycle day 16. If you start testing on the correct day recommended for your shortest cycle, it can be possible to go from Low fertility to Peak Fertility, if the hormones have naturally risen alongside each other.

Your most recent cycle was 32 days long, we would recommend to use your most shortest cycle to calculate when to start testing; as a baseline level of your estrogen is set with the first test in each cycle, therefore how soon you test can also impact your High Fertility results.

We hope this helps,

Sally.

Thanks sally for responding . My usual cycle is this much only . I will check it in coming months too as i dont remember my previous cycle .

You're welcome :)

Hi Jesica,

If you are suitable to use the test; this information can be found on the side of the box, then your result will be over 99% accurate. Please be advised you need to use one Holder during one cycle of testing as more than one Holder can give misleading results. We would typically expect Ovulation within 24-36 hours of seeing Peak Fertility (solid smiley). High fertility is first given when a significant increase in estrogen is seen compared to the first test done with that Holder in the given cycle. 

We would recommend you stop testing now that you have seen Peak Fertility, and use just one Holder in your next cycle of testing if you need to test again.

We hope this helps.

Best regards,
Sally