Did you know you need 20 million sperm per mL to be considered fertile ?
Its an incredible number but the World Health Organisation has defined a mans fertility on the basis of this concentration of sperm in semen. The Babystart™ Home Diagnostic Screening Test Kit is a unique home test that will identify whether a mans sperm concentration is greater or less than 20 million per mL. A positive result is going to be good news although its not proof of fertility. A negative result is not all bad news because it saves you months of futile trying to have a baby - in this case we suggest you get along to the doctor for professional help and advice.
It will measure sperm either as being above or below the recognised cut-off level of 20 million sperm cells per milliLitre (ml) recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Two test results of less than 20 million per ml are an indicator of male infertility.
How Does it Work? The Test kit works by staining the sperm cells in the semen sample to produce a blue colour.
How to Use the Kit:
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1) First collect a semen sample by masturbation into the plastic cup provided. |
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2) Once the semen sample is in the plastic cup swirl the contents of the cup gently at least 10 times around the cup. |
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3) Open the re-sealable pouch by tearing or cutting at the notches. Remove the contents and place the test cassette on a flat surface with the sample wells facing upwards. |
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4) Swirl the plastic cup before removing the lid. Hold and squeeze the plastic dropper at its midpoint. Place the angled tip into the semen sample and release the pressure slowly. As you do this semen will be drawn into the dropper. |
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Gently squeeze the dropper and add ONE drop of semen to the Test Well B. Let the drop soak in for at least one minute. |
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Then add TWO drops of BLUE solution to the same Test Well B. Let the drops soak in for at least one minute. |
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Add TWO drops of CLEAR solution to the TEST Well B. Let the drops soak in for at least one minute. READ the test results within 5 minutes of this step. |
Reading the TEST Results: Compare the colour intensity of Test Well B with the colour of Well A (Reference Well).
POSITIVE TEST : will be indicated if the colour seen in Test well A is the same as or greater than Reference Well A. This means the sperm count is equal to or greater than 20 million per ml.
NEGATIVE TEST: will be indicated if the colour in the Test Well B is less than the colour in the Reference Well A. This means the sperm count is less than 20 million per ml.
Second Test: Repeat the same test at least 3 days later but not more than 7 days after the first test. Follow all the instructions again but use Test Well D and compare to Reference Well C.
If both tests were positive then your sperm count is equal to or greater than 20 million per mL. However, if either or both of the tests were negative then we recommend you consult your doctor with a view to having a full semen analysis performed.
