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OvuSign^TM
One-Step Home Ovulation Prediction Test

Fast: Results in 3 minutes
Simple: Just One Step
Convenient: Works any time of day
Accurate: Over 99% accurate in laboratory studies

For in vitro use only.
Not to be taken internally.

This test kit contains everything you need to simply and reliably find out when you are likely to next ovulate, which is when your chances of conceiving are greatest.

When a woman is about to ovulate (release an egg from an ovary), her brain releases a large amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) which triggers the release of the ripened egg from an ovary. This LH "surge" takes place in the middle of your cycle, and is usually followed by ovulation within 24-48 hours. The OvuSign^TM One-Step Home Ovulation Prediction Test detects the LH surge in urine, telling you that ovulation is likely to occur in the next 24-48 hours.

Important: The LH surge and ovulation may not occur in all cycles.

A SURGE result indicates that the urine contains high levels of LH and you can assume you will ovulate in 24-48 hours from the time of the urine sample. A negative result indicates that no LH was detected in the urine.

Before you begin

Read all the information on this page before performing the test. First, make sure you are familiar with the test kit contents shown above. Store at 36-860F (2-30�C) in the sealed pouch, away from direct sunlight. Do not use after the expiration date stamped on the package.

When To Begin Testing

Refer to the chart below to find out when to begin testing. Women with an irregular cycle should use their shortest cycle as a reference.

Length of Cycle	Begin testing this many days after your last period began
21	5
22	5
23	6
24	7
25	8
26	9
27	10
28	11
29	12
30	13
31	14
32	15
33	16
34	17
35	18
36	19
37	20
38	21
39	22
40	23

Instructions

Open the sealed pouch, remove the Ovusign^® test stick, and remove the protective cap. Perform the test right away after opening the pouch.
Turn the test stick so that the reading window is facing away from you , with the absorbent tip down, and hold the absorbent tip in your urine stream for at 10 seconds.
The test will not work properly if too little urine is absorbed or if urine is spilled into the reading window.
Replace the protective cap over the wet absorbent tip and leave the stick on a flat surface with the reading window facing up.
Read the result after 3 minutes. While you wait, you will see a pink color moving up the reading window. A pinkish-purple line will form in the control (upper) window to tell you the test is working correctly. Do not read after more than 10 minutes.

Alternate Procedure

Collect urine into a clean cup. Open the pouch ad remove the test as above. Dip the absorbent tip of the stick at least halfway into the urine, for at least 10 seconds.
Replace the protective cap over the wet absorbent tip and leave the stick on a flat surface with the reading window facing upward.
Read the result after 3 minutes.

Results

Wait at least 3 minutes before reading your test.

Positive: If two lines are visible and the one in the Test Window is the same as or darker than the one in the Control Window, you will probably ovulate in 24-48 hours.

Negative: If the line in the Test Window is lighter than the line in the Control Window or there is no line in the Test Window, no LH surge has been detected.

Invalid: If there are no lines visible in the Control Window, the test did not work properly and should be repeated. A Control line will always appear if the test worked properly.

How To Interpret Your Test Result

A positive test result means your urine contains a high level of LH, a hormone your body makes all the time but which reaches very high levels just before ovulation. You can assume you will ovulate in 24-48 hours, and plan accordingly. The 1-3 days after your LH surge are the most fertile time of your cycle, when you have the best chance of conceiving. A negative result means that no LH surge has been detected, and you should continue with daily testing.

Limits of the Test

The OvuSign^® 1 One-Step Home Ovulation Prediction Test is not reusable. The test instructions must be followed precisely. This test may not be used as a form of birth control. The results should not be affected by pain relievers, antibiotics and other common drugs. Medications containing hCG or LH may affect the test and should not be taken while using the OvuSign^® One-Step Home Ovulation Prediction Test. In addition, the test will not work properly if you are pregnant, in menopause, or are taking birth control pills.