Easy, fast, highly sensitive and accurate, the Aim™ Series of professional early detection one-Step pregnancy tests are the preferred clinical and hospital brand for the rapid detection of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (hCG) in early stage pregnancies. All Aim brand professional hCG tests are U.S. FDA approved for OTC distribution and CLIA waived for medical and clinical laboratory in-vitro diagnostic use.
These highly sensitive, professional early detection tests were manufactured for, and are available only through medical supply wholesalers primarily for physician, clinical and hospital use. For this reason, Aim brand tests are not available in retail stores and are sold only through qualified medical trade distributors direct to the public.
AimStick™ hCG PBD (protein band dipstick), AimStep™ and Aim™ Midstream OTC pregnancy test kits are visual and rapid tests for the qualitative determination of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine. The detection of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in urine has proven valuable in the presumptive diagnosis of Pregnancy. This glycoprotein hormone is secreted by the developing placenta after fertilization. The hCG hormone level in the human body doubles approximately every 2.2 days during the first trimester of pregnancy. Detectable levels of hCG start at 5 mIU/ml during the first week of gestation and rise to 100,000 mIU/ml at 2 to 3 months. Values decline to 10% to l5% of peak concentrations during 2nd and 3rd trimesters. In normal circumstances, first morning urine samples approximate serum hCG levels which reach 5 to 50 mIU/ml within one(1) week of gestational age see the hCG hormone chart. Because of their high sensitivity factor (20 mIU/ml hCG) in detecting human hCG, these professional early detection pregnancy test kits can confirm a pregnancy as early as one (1) day after a missed menses or approximately one week(+) (8-12 days) after the moment of fertilization (conception). The Aim series of professional hCG home pregnancy test kits utilize the same proven lateral flow immunoassay method based on laboratory accepted pregnancy test procedures and are essentially identical in all respects except method of construction and sample testing. For this reason please apply the following specifics and data to all pregnancy test formats.
AimStick™ hCG PBD and AimStep™ Specifications and use
Specifications & UseAim™ Midstream hCG test Specifications and use
Specifications & UsePregnancy test frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Pregnancy Test FAQSensitivity Chart on major brands of pregnancy tests
Brand SensitivityChart of typical hCG hormone levels during pregnancy
HCQ Hormone LevelsFertility and other pregnancy related issues
Fertility & OvulationAimStick™ hCG PBD (protein band dipstick), AimStep™ and Aim™ Midstream OTC home pregnancy test kits are visual and rapid tests for the qualitative determination of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine. The detection of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in urine via pregnancy test has proven valuable in the presumptive diagnosis of Pregnancy. This glycoprotein hormone is secreted by the developing placenta after fertilization. The hCG hormone level in the human body doubles approximately every 2.2 days during the first trimester of pregnancy. Detectable levels of hCG start at 5 mIU/ml during the first week of gestation and rise to 100,000 mIU/ml at 2 to 3 months. Values decline to 10% to l5% of peak concentrations during 2nd and 3rd trimesters. In normal circumstances, first morning urine samples approximate serum hCG levels which reach 5 to 50 mIU/ml within one(1) week of gestational age see the hCG hormone chart. Because of their high sensitivity factor (20 mIU/ml hCG) in detecting human hCG, these professional early detection home pregnancy test kits can confirm a pregnancy as early as one (1) day after a missed menses or approximately one week(+) (8-12 days) after the moment of fertilization (conception). The Aim series of professional hCG home pregnancy test kits utilize the same proven lateral flow immunoassay method based on laboratory accepted pregnancy test procedures and are essentially identical in all respects except method of construction and sample testing. For this reason please apply the following specifics and data to all pregnancy test formats.
AimStick™ hCG PBD (Protein Band Dipstick), AimStep™ cassette and Aim™ Midstream OTC tests are rapid qualitative tests to detect the presence of hCG in urine. These pregnancy tests utilize a combination of monoclonal and polyclonal antibody reagents to selectively detect elevated levels of hCG in urine. The pregnancy test strips contain monoclonal hCG colored conjugate and polyclonal anti-hCG coated on a membrane. The assay is conducted by dipping the test into the urine specimen and observing for the formation of colored bands. The urine specimen migrates via capillary action along the membrane and reacts with the colored conjugate. Positive specimens react with the specific antibody-hCG-colored conjugate and form a colored band on the specimen portion of the membrane. Absence of this colored band suggests a negative result. To serve as a procedural control, a colored band at the Control Zone will always appear regardless of the presence or absence of hCG.
AIM Professional early detection early pregnancy test kits are not sold at retail and are only available through medical and pharmaceutical supply wholesalers. The table below indicates the three (3) different formats (dipstick, cassette and midstream) of the AIM Professional Brand of pregnancy test kits available in various sale units. Each individual home pregnancy test device is hermetically sealed in a glassine foil pouch to ensure quality of performance and extended shelf life. A transfer pipette is included with the cassette version for an easy pregnancy test at home. All sales units include complete test instructions and informational guides. Test format is a matter of individual preference as all formats yield identical performance (precision) and result accuracy (specificity).
