Understanding the Male Fertility Test

Important: This information is intended to help understand how the Fertell Male test works. To run the test always refer to the instructions for use enclosed within the product packaging.

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A semen sample is produced directly into the collection container and allowed to liquify. This takes 30 minutes. The testing unit is then placed on top of the collection container and the the blue button is then pushed down to start the test.

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In use the device defines a fixed volume of semen.

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In addition, a column of fluid acting as artificial cervical mucus is layered onto the semen sample and automatically heated to body temperature.

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Motile sperm start to swim up through the cervical mucus substitute to a point where they can be labelled through an antibody reaction and subsequently detected on a test strip.

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No lines in the results window indicate the test has not been performed properly.

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One line indicates the motile sperm concentration is below the cut-off level for normally expected values, so a doctor should be consulted for further testing.

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Two red lines, however faint, indicates that motile sperm concentration is above the cut-off level for normally expected values, so the process of trying to conceive should continue as normal.