Samples, systems for collecting samples, and methods of preserving samples from menstrual fluid are provided.

The present invention includes a method for detecting or predicting a disease or condition related to a ratio of luteinizing hormone to follicle-stimulating hormone (LH/FSH ratio) comprising: obtaining or having obtained a biological sample from a subject; and determining the LH/FSH ratio in the biological sample, wherein a decrease in the LH/FSH ratio when compared to an age-matched subject that does not have a disease or condition of LH/FSH is indicative of a current or future disease or condition of LH/FSH.

The present invention includes a method for detecting or predicting a disease or condition related to a ratio of luteinizing hormone to follicle-stimulating hormone (LH/FSH ratio) comprising: obtaining or having obtained a biological sample from a subject; and determining the LH/FSH ratio in the biological sample, wherein a decrease in the LH/FSH ratio when compared to an age-matched subject that does not have a disease or condition of LH/FSH is indicative of a current or future disease or condition of LH/FSH.

Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for determining quantitative hormone and chemical analyte results from qualitative test results. An image is taken of an ovulation test device. The image is analyzed to identify a color intensity ratio (T/C ratio) between a color density of a test-line to a color density of a control-line. Additionally, a quantitative substance level may be determined using the T/C ratio, by identifying the type of test device and referencing a data structure that relates quantitative substance levels to T/C ratios for the identified type of test device.

Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for determining quantitative hormone and chemical analyte results from qualitative test results. An image is taken of an ovulation test device. The image is analyzed to identify a color intensity ratio (T/C ratio) between a color density of a test-line to a color density of a control-line. Additionally, a quantitative substance level may be determined using the T/C ratio, by identifying the type of test device and referencing a data structure that relates quantitative substance levels to T/C ratios for the identified type of test device.

The invention relates to a bridge assay that can be used on an automatic diagnostic apparatus in order to detect anti-thyrotropin receptor autoantibodies, wherein the chimeric TSH receptor used comprises the extracellular portion of the chimeric TSH receptor and is N-terminally fused to a protein causing secretion of the chimeric TSH receptor from culture cells, and the anchored chimeric TSH receptor is immobilized on paramagnetic particles.

The invention relates to a bridge assay that can be used on an automatic diagnostic apparatus in order to detect anti-thyrotropin receptor autoantibodies, wherein the chimeric TSH receptor used comprises the extracellular portion of the chimeric TSH receptor and is N-terminally fused to a protein causing secretion of the chimeric TSH receptor from culture cells, and the anchored chimeric TSH receptor is immobilized on paramagnetic particles.

An approach is disclosed for achieving improved egg quality and simplified management in patient undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation. Information, including endogenous FSH level, is received about the patient. An optimal duration for the controlled ovarian stimulation is estimated. A target level of FSH is estimated to achieve the optimal duration. Pharmacological formulations are administered to change FSH to achieve the target level of FSH. Resulting FSH is compared to target FSH level. The amount of pharmacological formulation is adjusted when the target FSH level is not achieved; and oocyte's final maturation is triggered after achieving the optimal duration.

An approach is disclosed for achieving improved egg quality and simplified management in patient undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation. Information, including endogenous FSH level, is received about the patient. An optimal duration for the controlled ovarian stimulation is estimated. A target level of FSH is estimated to achieve the optimal duration. Pharmacological formulations are administered to change FSH to achieve the target level of FSH. Resulting FSH is compared to target FSH level. The amount of pharmacological formulation is adjusted when the target FSH level is not achieved; and oocyte's final maturation is triggered after achieving the optimal duration.

Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for determining quantitative hormone and chemical analyte results from qualitative test results. An image is taken of an ovulation test device. The image is analyzed to identify a darkness intensity ratio (T/C ratio) between a darkness value of a test-line to a darkness value of a control-line. Additionally, a quantitative substance level may be determined using the T/C ratio, by identifying the type of test device and referencing a data structure that relates quantitative substance levels to T/C ratios for the identified type of test device.