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The MiniStick Pregnancy Test is a monoclonal antibody-based immunoassay intended for the visual qualitative detection of human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) in urine as an early indicator of pregnancy. Its intended use is identical to that of several professional products currently available for use in clinical laboratories or physicians' offices.

The MiniStick Pregnancy Test is an immunodiagnostic system that detects the presence of HCG in the urine sample through the formation of a complex which is held together by the HCG molecule. The patient's urine sample enters a paper reservoir which is in contact with a pad containing a dried conjugate of colloid gold-monoclonal antibody (reddish in color). The urine sample will then reconstitute the dried conjugate. If HCG is present in the sample, it will react with the monoclonal antibody to form a complex of colloid gold-monoclonal antibody-HCG. This complex migrates up a membrane strip chromatographically and through a band of immobilized goat anti-HCG. Because the antibody of this immobilized goat anti-HCG is able to bind the HCG molecule of the migrating complex, a visible reddish band is formed along the exact location of the immobilized goat anti-HCG antibody. If there is no HCG present in the sample, the colloid gold-monoclonal antibody conjugate will pass through the immobilized goat anti-HCG band and no colored line will form -a negative test result. Further up the membrane, past the anti-HCG test region consisting of a band of immobilized goat anti-mouse IgG. This band of antibody will bind only conjugate and form a colored line, regardless of whether HCG is present in the urine or not. Appearance of the control line assures reagent integrity as well as correct testing procedure.

The MiniClinic Ovulation Predictor is a monoclonal antibody-based immunoassay intended for the visual qualitative detection of human Luteinizing Hormone (hLH) in urine. This test is used to detect the mid-cycle LH surge which occurs approximately 24 hours prior to ovulation. By predicting ovulation, conception can be planned most effectively. Its intended use is identical to that of several over-the-counter (OTC) products currently available for home use.

The MiniClinic Ovulation Predictor is a qualitative visual test system for the detection of human Luteinizing Hormone (hLH) in urine as an indicator of ovulation and would be classified as a Human Luteinizing Hormone Test System.