FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

 1.   How accurate is the Sperm OK® Male Fertility Test?

Our clinical studies found the results for the Sperm OK® Male Fertility Test were over 95% accurate when compared to laboratory testing.

2.   What does it mean when I have a negative test result?

A negative test result indicates that your sperm count is below 15 million sperm per millilitre and indicates infertility, but this result alone cannot prove that you are infertile. Sperm concentrations vary from day to day, thus it is possible for you to perform the test on another day and receive a positive result. However, we recommend that you consult with your physician for further semen analysis to get a more accurate diagnosis of your sperm concentration levels. Other factors affecting your fertility status may also be present.

3.   What does it mean when I have a positive result?

A positive result indicates that your sperm count is at least 15 million sperm per millilitre and indicates fertility, but this result alone cannot prove that you are fertile as there are other factors affecting male fertility. If you and your partner have been unable to conceive even after receiving a positive Sperm OK® test result, we recommend that both you and your partner consult a physician for further fertility evaluations.

4.   Can I still perform the test if my semen sample did not become a thin liquid after twenty (20) minutes?

Yes. The rate and consistency at which some semen samples liquefy to may differ for different individuals. Thus, you may let your semen sample stand for up to three (3) hours to allow it to become more liquid. Keeping the semen sample near body temperature can also help it liquefy. You can do this by carefully floating the Sample Collection Cup with the semen sample inside a shallow bowl of warm water. DO NOT MICROWAVE. The test device may still give an accurate result even if your sample does not completely liquefy. It is crucial that you let your semen sample stand for at least twenty (20) minutes, and then mix it as directed in “Step 2: Carry Out the Test” in our Sperm OK: Instructions for Use*. Be sure to avoid any solid material when adding the semen sample to the Sperm OK® Solution Bottle. The most liquefied part of the semen should be drawn into the Sample Transfer Tool.
If your semen sample did not liquefy or ended up clogging the Sample Transfer Tool, please discard your semen sample and perform the test again after 48 hours, but no more than seven (7) days from your last ejaculation. Rinse the Sample Collection Cup and Sample Transfer Tool with tap water only and allow them both to air dry before using them again. Do not use soap, detergent or other cleaning products to wash the Sample Collection Cup or Sample Transfer Tool.

5. The Test line at the Test region (T) was not visible when I looked at it within the five (5) to ten (10) minute time frame. It became visible afterwards, though. Does this mean my test result is actually a positive?

No. The correct test result will appear within the five (5) to ten (10) minute time frame after the semen-solution mixture was added to the sample well. Thus, it is crucial that you read your result between those times. Any interpretation of the result before or after the five (5) to ten (10) minute time frame may give you an incorrect result.

6. What else may cause errors in the test result?

Aside from the reasons listed under the “Reasons for Erroneous Results” section in our Sperm OK: Instructions for Use*, performing the test during physical illness can temporarily reduce sperm concentration. Therefore, this test should not be conducted if you are currently ill or have recently been ill. Medical conditions, use of illegal substances or prescriptions may also interfere with the result.

 

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* Click here for Sperm OK: Instructions of Use - French version (Sperm OK: Instructions d'Utilisation - Version Française)