SQL Server 2012 AlwaysON Monitoring using SCOM

Team,
We have SCOM deployed and is serving as a monitoring solution for our SQL Estate. However I want some pointers to monitor the health of DBs within Avaialibility Group like DB Sync, log queue etc. Please direct me with the AlwaysOn health parameters that
can be monitored by SCOM.
I have confirmed with SCOM admin that we have the latest management pack installed for SQL 2012 and currently its getting monitored. However we are not seeing any alerts though.
Your inputs are highly appreciated.
Regards,
Sharath

The below link might be useful
http://blog.islamgomaa.com/?p=273
http://thoughtsonopsmgr.blogspot.com/2012/04/updated-mp-sql-server-monitoring-mp.html
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