Drug Name

LH Ovulation Strip Test

Drug Uses

LH Ovulation Strip Test is used to obtain quick visual, semi-quantitative results for early detection of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) in urine samples. The LH surge is used to predict a release of mature ovum within 24-48 hours, at which the patient is most likely to become pregnant.

• Best value - a cheap ovulation solution. To perform a test, ovulation test strips are dipped in a urine sample for 5 seconds;
• 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 10am to early evening.

• Remove the test strip from its foil pouch;
• Holding the strip vertically carefully dip it into the specimen. Do not immerse the strip past the maximum line;
• The strip can be removed from the specimen when red dye begins to migrate through the Result Window. Interpret test results at 5 minutes.

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: The presence of two purple bands of similar color and darkness within the result window, no matter which one appears first, means that an increase in LH is detected. The Test Band may be darker than the Control Band

NEGATIVE: The presence of a purple Control Band and a lighter purple Test Band means that an increase in LH is not detected. The presence of only one purple colored band (Control Band) within the Result Window indicates that no LH increase has been detected.

Drug Class and Mechanism

LH Ovulation Strip Test works by allowing you to detect a your "LH Surge" - the sudden, brief increase in luteinizing hormone present in your urine just before you ovulate. Because fertilization of your egg can only occur within 24 hours after ovulation, predicting ovulation is the key to pinpointing your window of fertility and successfully conceiving a baby.

Our ovulation test strips are very sensitive (they detect the LH-surge with a sensitivity of 25mIU/ml/lh) and provide greater than 99% accuracy in determining your LH surge and helping you conceive.

Missed Dose

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

Storage

LH Ovulation Strip Test should be stored at room temperature (15 to 30 degrees C) for the duration of the shelf-life. LH Ovulation Strip 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.