One Step Male Fertility Test - 2 Tests - [HHU-97]

One Step Male Fertility Test - 2 Tests - [HHU-97]

The Male Fertility test kit tells you whether the concentration is greater or less than 15 million sperm per mL.Male Fertility Pack contains: 2 x Test Panel, 2 x Bottles of Solution, 2 x Sample cups with white flakes inside and lid and 1 x Instruction set

This kit, for sperm count detection (Colorimetric method), uses an inert glass fibre membrane with high water absorption and a pore size of less than 0.5um to filter the semen. Sperm cells will be trapped on the surface of the first layer of the membrane. A staining fluid quickly dyes the sperm cells, the darker the colour, the higher the sperm count on the filter membrane. By comparison with the reference colour (15million/ml specified by WHO) of Well B on the test cassette, we know that if the colour of the test well A is lighter than the colour of Well B, the sperm count is negative or low, and if the colour of the test well A is darker than the colour of Well B the sperm count is positive and high.

SPECIMEN COLLECTION

Before testing, it is important that you refrain from any sexual activity for 3-7 days. This ensures that the volume and quality of sperm is at its peak and the test will then be an accurate determination of sperm count. Using masturbation, the semen should be expelled directly into a sperm collecting cup. The Test should then be carried out within a maximum of 2 hours. Once the test is carried out the result must be read within 5 minutes as the colour intensity of the test result will fade over time. As there are two tests you may like to photograph the test to compare results and also if you are unsure if the result is positive or negative. Some people have difficulty with colours and colour intensity and in these instances a photograph will help us (our contact details are below) confirm the result for you if you need to get in touch.

Why do I need this test

• The male must produce a sufficient number of normal, actively moving sperm in order to achieve conception and according to the World Health Organisation a man needs 15 million sperm per mL to be considered fertile. The Test-Point Test Kit will tell you whether the sperm concentration in the test sample is below 15 million/mL motile sperm (negative test) or above 15 million/mL motile sperm (positive test). A positive result is going to be good news although it’s not proof of fertility. A negative result is not all bad news because it saves you months of trying to have a baby – in this case we suggest you get along to the doctor for professional help and advice. 
• This test can help to identify the potential of male fertility in the privacy of your home.

TEST PROCEDURE

1. Before testing, read the instructions carefully and completely Remove the test panel from the foil pouch and lay it horizontally on a flat surface. Using the pipette provided in the foil pouch, dispense one drop of semen into Sample Well marked “A”. 
2. Once the semen is soaked into Well “A”, add three drops of the blue staining solution to Test Well “A”. Let it soak for 1-2 minutes. 
3. Now add two drops of the transparent washing solution to Test Well “A”, and let it soak for 1-2 minutes, and then read the results immediately. 
4. Read the colour of Test Well “A”, comparing the colour of Test Well A to Reference Well B. The darker the colour of Well A, the higher the sperm concentration. (Please refer to the Procedure Card provided)