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FertileMARQ™ Male Fertility Test FAQ’s and answers regarding the FertilMARQ™ Home Diagnostic Screening Test: How should the semen sample be collected? Is collection directly into the liquefaction cup or should I use one of the condoms provided with the kit for the test to be effective? Either method is recommended. If one of the condoms provided with the kit is used, squeeze all the semen collected into the liquefaction cup. If semen is collected directly into the liquefaction cup, care must be taken to conserve the entire semen sample for the test. Why must I wait at least 15 minutes but no longer than 12 hours after adding the semen to the liquefaction cup to start the test? Semen is very thick and gel-like and takes approximately 30-60 minutes to liquefy. Using the specially treated liquefaction kit provided with the kit will allow the semen sample to liquefy within 15 minutes. Waiting up to 12 hours before starting the test is acceptable. Ensure the provided lid in the liquefaction cup and swirl the contents before beginning the test. I see small flakes at the bottom of the liquefaction cup. Should I still use it? Yes. Flaking can occur due to normal shipping and handling. DO NOT remove the flakes. When the semen sample is added to the liquefaction cup, the flakes are absorbed and help to liquefy the sample. How much semen or solution should I add to the Test Well B (or Test Well D)? Add only the number of drops specified in the step-by-step instructions. I made a mistake using Test Well B. What should I do? Redo the test using Test Well D and Reference Well C. After completing the test and reading the results, discard the cassette. Since both Test Wells have been used for the first sample, you will not be able to use the same cassette for testing the second sample. Obtain a new test kit and test a second sample 3-7 days after the first sample was tested or consult your physician. Your physician may perform a second sperm count in their office. After adding the blue dye solution to Test Well (B or D), a blue color appeared even though I did NOT add the clear wash solution. Does this mean the test is positive? Not necessarily. Complete the test using the clear wash solution before comparing color in the Test Well to the Reference color. How long should it take for the semen or solutions to drain through the filter? Normally, it takes a few seconds for either the semen or solutions to drain through the filter. If it takes longer than 5 minutes for any of the drops to drain, the semen may not have adequately liquefied and the sample is too viscous (thick). Repeat the test using a new semen sample. How long should I wait between the two tests? You should wait at least 3 days after ejaculating but no more than 7 days between tests. Do 2 positive test results indicate that I am fertile? Not necessarily. Besides low sperm concentration, there are other causes of infertility. Infertility can be due to a high semen viscosity, low semen volume, high percentage of immotile sperm, presence of leukocytes in semen, antisperm antibodies, etc. Therefore results should be interpreted by your physician. Do 2 negative tests indicate that I am infertile? Not necessarily. A low sperm concentration may be an indicator of infertility. Other causes may also be due to temporary or more long lasting medical conditions or physical factors that does not cause infertility even if your sperm concentration is low. You should consult your physician if you obtain two negative results. I ran two tests 6 days apart and got one positive and one negative result. Why do I need to wait 10 weeks to repeat the test? Since waves of sperm are produced every 70 days, waiting 10 weeks allows time for a new batch of sperm to be produced before retesting. Sperm production is influenced by physical, emotional, and psychological factors, such as the concentration of hormones in the blood, stress, high fever, exercise, traveling, surgery, medication, and changes in diet. These factors may decrease sperm concentration. By waiting 10 weeks, you will test a new batch of sperm and reduce the chance that the results of both test series are affected by these factors. Are the solutions safe? Yes. Kit solutions should be handled with care and disposed of promptly after the kit has been used for the two semen tests. What could cause errors in test results? It is important to follow the test procedure instructions to ensure accurate results. Additionally, improper collection or handling of the semen sample may cause errors. It is important that semen remains in the provided liquefaction cup for at least 15 minutes prior to testing. Otherwise, the semen sample may not drain through the filter. In some cases, semen samples may not drain properly, even though instructions have been followed. This condition is called “high viscosity” and should be discussed with your physician. Does medication affect test results? Yes. Certain medications may affect sperm concentration and viscosity. This should be discussed with your physician. Background - Patient Info - Health Provider Info - FAQ & Answers - Only $39.99 - See Listing
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