Ovulation test strips (each)
Ovulation Tests detect an LH surge that ultimately predicts ovulation within the next 24-48 hour period. Knowing when you are ovulating is very important because there is usually a 24-48 hour window of opportunity to fertilise the ovum.
Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovary. The egg then passes into the fallopian tube where it is ready to be fertilised. In order for pregnancy to occur, the egg must be fertilised by sperm within 24 hours after its release. Immediately prior to ovulation, the body produces a large amount of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) that triggers the release of a ripened egg from the ovary. This "LH surge" usually takes place in the middle of the menstrual cycle.
Directions:
- Collect 5ml of urine in cup.
- Immerse the strip to max line into the urine.
- Take the strip out after 5 seconds.
- Lay strip flat and read results in 5 minutes
POSITIVE: If two lines are visible, but the line in test region is the same as or darker than the one in the control region. It indicates that you will probably ovulate in 12-36 hours.
NEGATIVE: If two lines are visible, but the line in the test region is lighter than the one in the control region, or if there is no line in the test region. It indicates that no LH surge has been detected.
INVALID: Control line fails to appear. Insufficient specimen volume or incorrect procedural techniques are the most likely reasons for control line failure. Review the procedure and repeat the test with a new test strip.