Hi all, I'm new here. I'm almost 35 and we've been TTC for 9 months. We usually BD the few days before I get a positive OPK, the day I get a positive OPK, and usually the day after. Well, I started temping 3 months ago and realized there are 4-5 days between my positive OPK's and my temp shift. So when... For most women, the answer is no. LH rises to tell the body that it is time to ovulate and surges 24-36 hours before the release of an egg. If you don’t see this surge, you probably took the test at the wrong time, ovulated early or late, or are experiencing an anovulatory cycle. Rarely, however, your baseline LH level may be high or low ... I am still in shock - I got a bfp today. I was desperately hoping I would get af soon (I have only had one pp period so far) so we could officially start ttc with all the bells and whistles (opk, bbt, supplements, etc). I was actually excited for the cramps I have been feeling - I figured she was right around the corner! I don't know how long I will get to hang around here - but for the moment ...May 6, 2020 · Ovulation predictor kit (OPK) Ovulation predictor kits look just like the home pregnancy tests but they determine when you are ovulating instead. Unfortunately, different brands vary in their accuracy. If you are finding positive tests with the regular "pee-on-the-stick" kind, then you don't really need the fertility monitor. Yesterday I OPK tested twice with a seemingly positive results (if not 100% it was really, really close). I OPK tested again this morning and the…It is now Thursday (CD24) but by BBT has not risen - it has in fact been going down! What is happening and is there still a chance I can ovulate since my BBT hasn’t shifted? My BBT cycle last month indicated a temp shift immediately after ovulation on CD20 (didn’t use OPK last month). I’m quite worried I didn’t ovulate this month.Ovulation tests are easy to use. Ovulation kits work similarly to home pregnancy tests—you simply pee on the test stick, activating a chemical that can detect your LH surge. Many OPKs come as a ...For most women, the answer is no. LH rises to tell the body that it is time to ovulate and surges 24-36 hours before the release of an egg. If you don’t see this surge, you probably took the test at the wrong time, ovulated early or late, or are experiencing an anovulatory cycle. Rarely, however, your baseline LH level may be high or low ... Jul 17, 2022 · OPK or BBT? Curious to hear others experiences when they were TTC. I have been doing both OPK tests and measuring my BBT for several months and I’m noticing that I’ll get a positive OPK but then my body temperature won’t spike for sometimes up to 4 days later. CD 14: 96.94 CD 15: 97.11 CD 16: 97.18 CD 17: 96.81 CD 18 (first positive OPK): 97.08 CD 19: 97.18 CD 20: 97.18 CD 21 (today): 97.26 Is it possible I ovulated the same day as first positive so the CD 17 reading was the dip, and then every day since then has been a little higher? Jan 6, 2020 · I was diagnosed with endometriosis and pcos. I started metformin last month, used provera to kick in my period then letrozole on cd 3-7. FF had marked cd 10 as my ovulation but that is way too early for me. My typical cycle is more or less 45 days and I ovulate somewhere from cd 25 onwards. But my BBT have been up. What is the difference between BBT and ovulation predictor kits (OPK)? An ovulation predictor kit measures LH levels, which surge before ovulation. Therefore, OPKs can detect your fertile window in advance, before ovulating. Ideally, we should start having sex before the surge, and when the test becomes positive, we can increase the frequency.According to my bbt and my CM, I should be most fertile today, but my daily OPK has been negative. I'm definitely over-thinking this, but it's because I don't think I ovulated at all last month - my chart never showed a sustained rise, my OPK was negative, and we had sex every day for 2 weeks and didn't get pregnant.What is the difference between BBT and ovulation predictor kits (OPK)? An ovulation predictor kit measures LH levels, which surge before ovulation. Therefore, OPKs can detect your fertile window in advance, before ovulating. Ideally, we should start having sex before the surge, and when the test becomes positive, we can increase the frequency.Dec 15, 2017 · Hi All. Husband and I started TTC mid oct 2017. Came off oral contraceptives in 1st week of Oct 2017. Have started using OPK and BBT this cycle (currently on cd16 and last cycle was 29 days, previous cycle was 23 days) but still havent had a positive OPK result (clear blue pink tests) which i check first thing in the morning as the pack tells you to. I have also ready in TCOYF that an OPK can show a positive result before, during, and after you O due to varying levels of LH in urine. HTH. EDIT: So, the answer is yes, you could have a temp rise with a +OPK. ~Sweet Girl *8/18/08* c-section ~ Sweet Boy *12/2/10* VBAC ~ Sweet Boy *8/14/12* VBAC~. I was diagnosed with endometriosis and pcos. I started metformin last month, used provera to kick in my period then letrozole on cd 3-7. FF had marked cd 10 as my ovulation but that is way too early for me. My typical cycle is more or less 45 days and I ovulate somewhere from cd 25 onwards. But my BBT have been up.swirl25 member. member. member. My temp rises anywhere between 2 and 4 days after a +OPK. Everyone is different. My OBGYN said this is super normal - your LH surge can either trigger an O right away or a few days later! Lesley0228 member. My O is typically two days after my first +OPK.10 – 12 percent chance of conception. 5 – 6 days before ovulation. 0 – 5 percent chance of conception. The most important thing to note here is that you can conceive anytime during the 5 days before ovulation and on ovulation day itself. Within your 6-day fertile window, the 2-3 days before ovulation are your most fertile.1. Changes in basal body temperature (BBT) Your BBT is your lowest body temperature (your body temperature at rest) in a 24-hour period. On the day after you ovulate, your BBT will go up slightly, by 0.5 to 1.0 degrees Fahrenheit. It will stay elevated until your next period. It may also dip slightly just before the increase.Apr 1, 2011 · According to my bbt and my CM, I should be most fertile today, but my daily OPK has been negative. I'm definitely over-thinking this, but it's because I don't think I ovulated at all last month - my chart never showed a sustained rise, my OPK was negative, and we had sex every day for 2 weeks and didn't get pregnant. I have also ready in TCOYF that an OPK can show a positive result before, during, and after you O due to varying levels of LH in urine. HTH. EDIT: So, the answer is yes, you could have a temp rise with a +OPK. ~Sweet Girl *8/18/08* c-section ~ Sweet Boy *12/2/10* VBAC ~ Sweet Boy *8/14/12* VBAC~.It is now Thursday (CD24) but by BBT has not risen - it has in fact been going down! What is happening and is there still a chance I can ovulate since my BBT hasn’t shifted? My BBT cycle last month indicated a temp shift immediately after ovulation on CD20 (didn’t use OPK last month). I’m quite worried I didn’t ovulate this month. Every cycle I have been able to measure the LH surge, and also the temp increase when I have ovulated and drop in BBT when AF is arriving. My FP/Ovulation has been all over the place though, so literally I measure OPK 2 times a day just to make sure I don't miss it. The range has been 18-37 days for ovulation - yup, that's a lot of OPKs!Jul 7, 2020 at 9:39 PM. I would count ovulation 12-36 hrs after your Peak result. Thats how I've always done it and I've been successful. I continue to have positive opk for 1 or 2 days after the peak one but i know LH is coming down at that point. And i would BD on ovulation day and the next 2 or 3 days after as well. Jan 21, 2020 · Cara Guna OPK: boleh start check 2-3 hari selepas period. untuk yang jarang period, disarankan buat BBT (*cara buat BBT ada kat bawah) untuk period yang regular, formula kiraan cycle period – 14 = hari dijangka ovulate. Jadi mula check OPK 2-3 hari sebelum tu. kena check OPK sehingga -ve semula selepas +ve. Mar 2, 2018 · In the 3-5 days leading up to ovulation, your cervical mucus will become an egg white consistency, clear and stretchy. This is your fertile mucus and keeping track of it will help you to determine your fertile window. Height of cervix In the days before ovulation, your cervix will change position and shape to help the sperm travel to the ... Oct 3, 2017 · When using BBT to try and conceive, Choi says the key is to make sure to have sex starting several days before the anticipated temperature rise. On the other hand, Choi says, OPKs test for the spike in luteinizing hormone (LH) that precedes ovulation by a day or two. Ovulation predictor kit (OPK) Ovulation predictor kits look just like the home pregnancy tests but they determine when you are ovulating instead. Unfortunately, different brands vary in their accuracy. If you are finding positive tests with the regular "pee-on-the-stick" kind, then you don't really need the fertility monitor.Oh and by the looks of things, you don't necessarily need a BBT but I've really loved having more accurate charts. :) I got my Life Brand BBT at Shoppers Drug Mart. I change them every 3-4 months so I can rely on my temps being accurate. I don't use a new BBT until the next cycle though.In the 3-5 days leading up to ovulation, your cervical mucus will become an egg white consistency, clear and stretchy. This is your fertile mucus and keeping track of it will help you to determine your fertile window. Height of cervix In the days before ovulation, your cervix will change position and shape to help the sperm travel to the ...OPK or BBT? Curious to hear others experiences when they were TTC. I have been doing both OPK tests and measuring my BBT for several months and I’m noticing that I’ll get a positive OPK but then my body temperature won’t spike for sometimes up to 4 days later.Every cycle I have been able to measure the LH surge, and also the temp increase when I have ovulated and drop in BBT when AF is arriving. My FP/Ovulation has been all over the place though, so literally I measure OPK 2 times a day just to make sure I don't miss it. The range has been 18-37 days for ovulation - yup, that's a lot of OPKs!Mar 2, 2018 · In the 3-5 days leading up to ovulation, your cervical mucus will become an egg white consistency, clear and stretchy. This is your fertile mucus and keeping track of it will help you to determine your fertile window. Height of cervix In the days before ovulation, your cervix will change position and shape to help the sperm travel to the ... Apr 21, 2023 · A BBT spike (or progesterone testing) will show that ovulation did actually happen. So it's possible that while you're getting a positive OPK, you may not actually be ovulating when you think you are. If you do eventually get a BBT increase, it could mean that your body is trying again and successfully ovulating the 2nd time. Therefore, BBT and OPK combined will let you know if you are really O'ing. If you are still in doubt then you should have your doc test and see if you are or not. I have cysts and was not O'ing at ...Yes absolutely. If you took the photo 4 times it would probably spit out 4 different numbers 😂 realistically the numbers don’t mean anything, all you’re looking for is a positive OPK, where the test line is as dark or darker than the control line. Advertisement ...It is now Thursday (CD24) but by BBT has not risen - it has in fact been going down! What is happening and is there still a chance I can ovulate since my BBT hasn’t shifted? My BBT cycle last month indicated a temp shift immediately after ovulation on CD20 (didn’t use OPK last month). I’m quite worried I didn’t ovulate this month.If your OPK is positive but your temperature never spikes, it could be a one-time fluke. But if it continues to happen pretty regularly and you're sure you've dotted your Is and crossed your Ts ...Sep 16, 2019 · BBT rise day before positive OPK. March 18, 2023 | by lliiivvii1112. I’m on cycle 7 trying to conceive baby #1. My BBT was raised yesterday (98F) and I hadn’t got a positive OKP yet so I figured I missed my peek. Because I’m curious I continued taking OPKs and got a very dark positive this morning along with... CD 14: 96.94 CD 15: 97.11 CD 16: 97.18 CD 17: 96.81 CD 18 (first positive OPK): 97.08 CD 19: 97.18 CD 20: 97.18 CD 21 (today): 97.26 Is it possible I ovulated the same day as first positive so the CD 17 reading was the dip, and then every day since then has been a little higher? Nov 11, 2017 · I've been reading online that some women don't get their temp rise until 3 or 4 days after a positive opk. Praying this happens to me. Plan on continuing with OPKs and bd'ing every 2 or 3 days ... Apr 21, 2023 · A BBT spike (or progesterone testing) will show that ovulation did actually happen. So it's possible that while you're getting a positive OPK, you may not actually be ovulating when you think you are. If you do eventually get a BBT increase, it could mean that your body is trying again and successfully ovulating the 2nd time. Oh and by the looks of things, you don't necessarily need a BBT but I've really loved having more accurate charts. :) I got my Life Brand BBT at Shoppers Drug Mart. I change them every 3-4 months so I can rely on my temps being accurate. I don't use a new BBT until the next cycle though.May 19, 2019 · TTC #2 (Clomid worked successfully for DD, but 3 rounds didn’t work this time around). On first round of Femara. Usually I O on CD16, but you can see on my chart below that I O-d CD13. I’ve never had an OPK stronger than that! We BD-ed on the day the positive OPK and the day after. I had an HSG on CD12 so... Are you taking your BBT its the only real reliable way to tell if you have Ovulated. But if your getting highs then I would just keep having sex and hoping that you catch O even if you don't get a peak. I'm really sorry this is so frustrating for you. BBT shows AFTER O. (You don't get your change on BBT until after you have already O). OPK advised 24-36 hours PRIOR to O. By using OPK and BBT, you should forecast your O date with the OPK and verify you did O via BBT. Whenever you get a few minutes (okay, like 20 or so), I recommend checking out peeonastick.com. This is a very thorough website ... Some women have a long surge for more than 1 day so this means if you just do the above and presume the next day the egg releases and that's the only day you BD (when it really does it 2-3 days later) you've hosed yourself. The best thing IMO is to keep tracking (+) OPK test until you have a BBT temperature drop also.Even with a slow rise, a temperature pattern usually becomes apparent after a few days. It can be helpful to consult with other fertility signs such as cervical mucus and cervical position. Ovulation is most likely to occur on the last day of fertile cervical mucus. But with a slow rise it can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the exact day of ...Hi all, I'm new here. I'm almost 35 and we've been TTC for 9 months. We usually BD the few days before I get a positive OPK, the day I get a positive OPK, and usually the day after. Well, I started temping 3 months ago and realized there are 4-5 days between my positive OPK's and my temp shift. So when...Are you taking your BBT its the only real reliable way to tell if you have Ovulated. But if your getting highs then I would just keep having sex and hoping that you catch O even if you don't get a peak. I'm really sorry this is so frustrating for you. A group where you can ask all your BBT related questions! BBT and OPK don't align? So my BBT looks like I O'd three days ago, but my OPK was clearly negative (I check 2-3 times a day during my fertile week), OPK turned strong positive last night... thoughts? Jul 7, 2020 at 9:39 PM. I would count ovulation 12-36 hrs after your Peak result. Thats how I've always done it and I've been successful. I continue to have positive opk for 1 or 2 days after the peak one but i know LH is coming down at that point. And i would BD on ovulation day and the next 2 or 3 days after as well. Jun 5, 2012 at 7:13 PM. @Destiny_2013, A pos. opk DOES NOT mean u O. It just confirms your lh surge. The only way to confirm O is with temping. U can get a pos. opk and not O. U can also get a neg. opk but temp rise which means u did O. It is possible your body prepared to O but didn't.When using BBT to try and conceive, Choi says the key is to make sure to have sex starting several days before the anticipated temperature rise. On the other hand, Choi says, OPKs test for the spike in luteinizing hormone (LH) that precedes ovulation by a day or two.Therefore, BBT and OPK combined will let you know if you are really O'ing. If you are still in doubt then you should have your doc test and see if you are or not. I have cysts and was not O'ing at ...If your ovulation test is positive, this means that your LH levels are above the threshold considered to be “surging” – meaning that ovulation will likely happen within 24-36 hours. At rest, typical LH levels for women are between 5-25 IU/L, and during the LH surge, they can peak up to 100+ IU/L. The most common and reliable threshold for ... Aug 24, 2019 · Haha! Don't even ask when I start xmas prep. Still camping but I lost my group for a bit. My temp was pretty consistent this morning. I missed my alarm but the birds woke me up. Using the OPK in the camp bathroom was an experience but it was darker from the day before though still not a clear positive. CS/Q: I'm glad I started temping and using ... A bit over 90% of cycles with a positive OPK are ultimately ovulatory (but not necessarily the day after the positive OPK, as the conventional wisdom would tell you). (EDIT: source here) Overall, no, it’s not necessary to track every possible fertility sign, and if you don’t want to track BBT, then you shouldn’t. Ideally, your LH levels should be around 1.0 or higher on your peak day as the test line becomes as dark as a control line. However, some women ovulate below this level. You’re always looking for the last, darkest day on your ovulation tests. For the majority of women, ovulation occurs in the 24-36 hours after a peak is found.Hi, so this is my first month charting my temps . Usually I only do opks. I got my first positive opk on 5th June and other symptoms and today the 8th I’ve still not had a temp rise . I’m using OvuSense too. So I know it’s not how I’m doing it . I’m worried I don’t ovulate at all I’m on cd 21.Some women have a long surge for more than 1 day so this means if you just do the above and presume the next day the egg releases and that's the only day you BD (when it really does it 2-3 days later) you've hosed yourself. The best thing IMO is to keep tracking (+) OPK test until you have a BBT temperature drop also.Mar 24, 2021 · Basal body temperature (BBT) tracking: Before and after ovulation, BBT (your body’s lowest resting temperature) dips, then rises again. Tracking this shift can let you know if an egg was released. Tracking this shift can let you know if an egg was released. Sep 16, 2011 · The egg could drop anywhere from 12-48+ hours after you get your last +OPK. And, to make it more confusing, sometimes your body can ramp up, have the LH surge (you get a +OPK) and then for some ... Sep 19, 2012 · A Discussion on OPK’s vs BBT Charting. Many women become confused when their OPK’s (Ovulation Predictor Kits) and BBT’s (Basal Body Temperatures) don’t agree on the day of ovulation- understandably so. This is one of the more confusing topics I’ve researched! We’ll file this under “advanced topics”. Here’s why. Are you taking your BBT its the only real reliable way to tell if you have Ovulated. But if your getting highs then I would just keep having sex and hoping that you catch O even if you don't get a peak. I'm really sorry this is so frustrating for you. BBT is more "accurate" in that it is the only of the two that will actually confirm that you've ovulated. Unfortunately, it only tells you after the fact. It is possible to get a +OPK and not ovulate, which is why OPKs are not always accurate. I would recommend using both--Use OPKs until you get a +, then have sex every day (if possible) until ... Hiya, so I’m 7/8 dpo today… had positive opk on 17th and I had ovulation pain the same day so That’s why I say 7/8 dpo opk was negative the next day. I don’t check BBT but my Fitbit app shows a temp dip on 17th and then rise too. This month...swirl25 member. member. member. My temp rises anywhere between 2 and 4 days after a +OPK. Everyone is different. My OBGYN said this is super normal - your LH surge can either trigger an O right away or a few days later! Lesley0228 member. My O is typically two days after my first +OPK.Ideally, you should use one that is accurate to 1/10th (98.6) of a degree if you measure in Fahrenheit or 1/100th (37.00) of a degree in Celsius. Use the same thermometer throughout the cycle. If you buy a new one, start using it on day one of the next cycle. Taking your BBT is not too hard.Dec 15, 2017 · Hi All. Husband and I started TTC mid oct 2017. Came off oral contraceptives in 1st week of Oct 2017. Have started using OPK and BBT this cycle (currently on cd16 and last cycle was 29 days, previous cycle was 23 days) but still havent had a positive OPK result (clear blue pink tests) which i check first thing in the morning as the pack tells you to. May 19, 2019 · TTC #2 (Clomid worked successfully for DD, but 3 rounds didn’t work this time around). On first round of Femara. Usually I O on CD16, but you can see on my chart below that I O-d CD13. I’ve never had an OPK stronger than that! We BD-ed on the day the positive OPK and the day after. I had an HSG on CD12 so... Sep 16, 2011 · The egg could drop anywhere from 12-48+ hours after you get your last +OPK. And, to make it more confusing, sometimes your body can ramp up, have the LH surge (you get a +OPK) and then for some ... Every cycle I have been able to measure the LH surge, and also the temp increase when I have ovulated and drop in BBT when AF is arriving. My FP/Ovulation has been all over the place though, so literally I measure OPK 2 times a day just to make sure I don't miss it. The range has been 18-37 days for ovulation - yup, that's a lot of OPKs!A group where you can ask all your BBT related questions! BBT and OPK don't align? So my BBT looks like I O'd three days ago, but my OPK was clearly negative (I check 2-3 times a day during my fertile week), OPK turned strong positive last night... thoughts?I've been reading online that some women don't get their temp rise until 3 or 4 days after a positive opk. Praying this happens to me. Plan on continuing with OPKs and bd'ing every 2 or 3 days ...Sep 4, 2018 · In answer toClaire R (1533) Anyone?! Thks! X. Hi Claire, You opk surge usually occurs a day or two before your bbt rise so watch out for it! You then need 3 consecutive high temps to confirm your ovulation on fertility friend then you can get an accurate count on your dpo, good luck! xx. Every cycle I have been able to measure the LH surge, and also the temp increase when I have ovulated and drop in BBT when AF is arriving. My FP/Ovulation has been all over the place though, so literally I measure OPK 2 times a day just to make sure I don't miss it. The range has been 18-37 days for ovulation - yup, that's a lot of OPKs! Aug 30, 2019 · Women who ovulate and check their basal body temperature (BBT) chart will probably notice a small, but sustained rise in temperature after ovulation, especially after a few months of experience with close monitoring. A woman who is not ovulating will not have that small temperature change. Tracking BBT in addition to cervical mucus can be helpful. Hi everyone, I have been trying for 14 months and have recently been prescribed progesterone. This month I didn’t have a positive OPK, but did have a…Are you taking your BBT its the only real reliable way to tell if you have Ovulated. But if your getting highs then I would just keep having sex and hoping that you catch O even if you don't get a peak. I'm really sorry this is so frustrating for you. Ideally, you should use one that is accurate to 1/10th (98.6) of a degree if you measure in Fahrenheit or 1/100th (37.00) of a degree in Celsius. Use the same thermometer throughout the cycle. If you buy a new one, start using it on day one of the next cycle. Taking your BBT is not too hard.Jun 28, 2023 · Ovulation tests are easy to use. Ovulation kits work similarly to home pregnancy tests—you simply pee on the test stick, activating a chemical that can detect your LH surge. Many OPKs come as a ...
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Sep 19, 2012 · A Discussion on OPK’s vs BBT Charting. Many women become confused when their OPK’s (Ovulation Predictor Kits) and BBT’s (Basal Body Temperatures) don’t agree on the day of ovulation- understandably so. This is one of the more confusing topics I’ve researched! We’ll file this under “advanced topics”. Here’s why. Every cycle I have been able to measure the LH surge, and also the temp increase when I have ovulated and drop in BBT when AF is arriving. My FP/Ovulation has been all over the place though, so literally I measure OPK 2 times a day just to make sure I don't miss it. The range has been 18-37 days for ovulation - yup, that's a lot of OPKs! BBT is strictly a morning temperature, right after waking and before getting out of bed. Because of this, it’s normal for your temp to be higher later in the day. Body temperature is very sensitive to movement, eating, and basically every other external factor, which is why it’s so important to test first thing in the morning after being at ...Advertisement ...Advertisement ... Sep 12, 2018 · Tracking Fertility: OPK vs. BBT. Q: Which is a better method of tracking fertility — an ovulation predictor kit (OPK) or basal body temperature (BBT) charting? A: An ovulation predictor kit changes color before you ovulate, based on a surge in your luteinizing hormone (LH), usually 1-2 days before ovulation. I looked up this question earlier today, actually. I am having a similar thing; fatigue, o-pains, acne, +opk's, temp low, and I mean what my temp is usually w/o the clomid and progesterone. What I found out was that you can have +opk's and still not ovulate. Anyway, you can have the LH surge and not ovulate if your egg isn't fully ready to let go.Aug 25, 2022 · OPK + BBT all over the place. Hey! I’m 28y, and new here. This is my 1st month ttc, I’ve been tracking my BBT (not always at the same time, between 7 and 8am) and my LH daily. I’m on CD 11 and my BBT has frequent ups and downs, also my LH some days is lower than the previous days like for example today I’ve logged into the app and says ... What is the difference between BBT and ovulation predictor kits (OPK)? An ovulation predictor kit measures LH levels, which surge before ovulation. Therefore, OPKs can detect your fertile window in advance, before ovulating. Ideally, we should start having sex before the surge, and when the test becomes positive, we can increase the frequency.Jun 20, 2022 · Hey yeah as a few said you will likely ovulate today. Most often you will see day A. positive opk day B. Ovulation itself day C. Bbt Rise You may see some variance from this, sometimes it takes 2 days to see bbt rise or sometimes your LH surge may happen more than 24hrs before O. But generally the pattern is as listed above. This is my first month using OPK's and I am CD20 or 21 and still no positive. I do tend to have longer cycles usually around 33 days sometimes more and a few times less so I am wondering if that it why. My tests have got a little darker but still nowhere near the control line. I do a test in the afternoon and lately I have been doing one in the ...Aug 24, 2022 · Don't drink a lot of liquid during the two hours before testing. Too much liquid dilutes your urine, which could make it more difficult to detect the surge. Read the results within 10 minutes. A positive result won't disappear, but some negative results may later display a faint second color band that would be misleading. Using a salivary ... .