Drug Name

LH Ovulation Midstream Test

Drug Uses

LH Ovulation Midstream Test is an excellent tool for predicting ovulation, a woman's most fertile time during her menstrual cycle. LH Ovulation Midstream Test anticipate ovulation - not just confirm that ovulation has taken place.

• Easiest to use ovulation test. Midstream can be used right in the urine stream, sample intake is automatic, no need to measure a sample;
• 99% accurate results in under 5 minutes;
• Designed for professional and home users;
• Enclosed in a moisture proof pouch with a desiccant for long term storage (up to 24 months).

How Taken

Unlike pregnancy tests, morning (first morning urine) is not the best time to collect samples for ovulation tests, as LH is synthesized in your body early in the morning and will not appear in your urine until the afternoon. The ideal time to test is in the afternoon, around 2pm, though testing may safely take place from 10 a.m. to early evening.

• Remove the plastic cap to expose the absorbent window;
• Point the absorbent tip (with 5 small openings) directly in urine stream for at least 7-10 seconds to allow the sample into the testing device. (Another technique is to collect urine into a clean container and dip half of the absorbent pad for at least 10 seconds.);
• Re-cap the device and place it horizontally on a clean, flat surface. Allow 5 minutes to complete the test reaction.

Interpretation:

• Make sure to read test results at 5-minute mark. Reading too early or too late may yield incorrect interpretation of the results and may vary according to users' experience.

POSITIVE: Distinct and consistent color bands appear on the Control (C) and Test (T) regions. Color intensity of the bands is directly proportional the concentration of LH hormone in urine. The test line during LH surge is usually equal to or darker than the intensity of the control line. The test line prior to and after the LH surge is usually weaker than the intensity of the control line. Therefore the pattern of darkening of the color of the test line up to the maximum intensity (usually 1-3 days) is a best predictor of ovulation surge, which in turn signifies the release of the egg (within 24-48 hours). The best time to conceive / intercourse is during this time window.

NEGATIVE: Only one color band appears on the top Control (C) region. There should be no apparent band on the Test (T) region. The control line is designed to validate the test and should be crisp and clear in intensity with white membrane background.

Drug Class and Mechanism

LH Ovulation Midstream Test works by detecting luteinizing hormone (LH). Just preceding ovulation, women experience an "LH surge" - a sudden, dramatic, and brief rise in the level of luteinizing hormone.

LH Ovulation Midstream Test detects the LH surge, allowing you to accurately predict when you will ovulate. A positive result on an ovulation test means that the woman will most likely become fertile over the next three days - with peak fertility at 36 hours following the LH surge.

Missed Dose

You can LH Ovulation Midstream Test whenever you feel you need to do so.

Storage

LH Ovulation Midstream Test should be stored at room temperature (15 to 30 degrees C) for the duration of the shelf-life. LH Ovulation Midstream Test must remain in the foil wrap or fog pouch until ready for use.

Warnings/Precautions

• The urine ovulation test is designed for in vitro diagnostic use only.
• Do not use the results of this test as an aid for contraception.
• A test device can only be used once. Discard the test after use.
• Always compare the color of the test band to that of the control band of the same device on the day the test is performed. Do not compare bands from different devices.
• Urine from pregnant women, women in menopause, or after receiving a hCG shot (injection) should not be used with this test, and will cause inaccurate results.
• If you are taking hormonal medications please consult with your fertility specialist.
• If irregular or unusually long cycles are experienced, or if you are experiencing consistent problems in detecting ovulation surge please contact your physician or fertility specialist.

Possible Side Effects

No possible side effects detected.

More Information

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) plays important roles in the regulating the ovulation and ovarian functions during the menstrual cycle. Normally present in very small concentration in urine, LH rapidly increases in the mid cycle (commonly referred to as "ovulation surge"), usually 1 to 2 days prior to release of the mature ovum (ovulation). By monitoring the surge of LH in urine it is possible to determine the optimal chance for egg fertilization and planned pregnancy.