Method for detecting the onset of ovulation

Details Method for detecting the onset of ovulation Method for detecting the onset of ovulation

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Wallenhorst, Maureen M (Department: 1777)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Pregnancy or ovulation

C436S063000, C436S119000, C436S120000, C436S164000, C436S167000, C436S169000, C436S181000, C422S400000, C422S420000, C422S083000, C422S084000, C422S085000, C422S086000, C422S087000, C422S088000, C073S023300, C600S551000

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07977103

ABSTRACT:
A method for detecting the onset of ovulation in a female mammal is provided. The method includes contacting mouth air of the female mammal with an arylmethane test chromogen in an amount effective to undergo a rapid and detectable color change in the presence of one or more volatile sulfur compounds. The color of the test chromogen is compared to a control color that corresponds to a pre-ovulatory sulfur content. The difference in color between the test chromogen and the control color is correlated to the onset of ovulation.

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