OVULATION & LH
Ovulation is the term for the process that usually occurs between the 12th and 16th day of a regular 28-day menstrual cycle. During this process, hormonal changes activate the ovary to release a fertilizable egg
The closer you are to ovulation, the more the body produces an increasing amount of estrogen, which triggers a sudden increase in another hormone, called luteinizing hormone (LH), the peak of which causes the follicle to rupture and the consequent release of the mature egg, ready to be fertilized. Ovulation usually occurs between 24 and 36 hours after the LH surge. For this reason, monitoring LH levels in urine is a great indicator for predicting the time of maximum fertility for a woman.
WHO IS THIS TEST FOR?
OVULATION LH TEST is useful for maximizing the chances of conception if you are planning to start a pregnancy.
TECH SPECS
OVULATION LH TEST is a rapid immunochromatographic device that detects LH hormone levels above 25 mUI/mL.
| Specificity | 97.14% |
| Sensitivity | 100.0% |
| Accuracy | 98.11% |
CONTENT
- 5 spoon devices
- instructions for use
USE PROCEDURE
- Remove the protective cap and place the absorbing tip right under the flow of urine for at least 10 seconds;
- Alternatively, collect the urine in a clean and dry container and dip the absorbing tip into the urine for 10 seconds;
- Place the protective cap back onto the spoon device and wait 5 minutes before reading the result.
RESULTS INTERPRETATION
| Negative | LH levels in urine are below the cut-off, which implies that the peak has not yet been reached. It is advisable to repeat the test daily. |
| Positive | the concentration of the hormone LH is equal to or greater than 25 mUI/mL. The ovulatory peak is close and the chances of conception are greater. |