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Key male fertility biomarkers measured
Semen volume
Semen volume
Semen volume refers to the total volume of your sample, before you added the preservative. A clinical threshold of 1.4ml is often referred to as ‘sufficient’.
Total count
Total count
This indicates the number of sperm present in the sample. Total count is the total number of sperm.
Concentration
Concentration
Concentration is the number of sperm per millilitre.
Progressive motility
Progressive motility
Progressive motility is the percentage of sperm swimming forwards in a straight line. The clinical threshold for this is 30%.
Non-progressive motility
Non-progressive motility
Non-progressive motility is the proportion of sperm that are moving but not forward and straight, i.e. they may be going backwards or in a circle or just wiggling on the spot.
Total motility
Total motility
Total motility is the combination of progressive and non-progressive sperm.
Immotile sperm
Immotile sperm
Immotile sperm is the proportion of sperm that are not moving at all.
Vitality
Vitality
Vitality measures the proportion of sperm cells that are alive. It assesses whether the sperm membrane is intact and hence whether it is a viable sperm. Vitality focuses on viability, indicating the ability of the sperm to fertilise an egg.
Morphology
Morphology
Morphology measurement assesses the shape of the sperm, this includes the head, mid-piece and tail. A normal form requires all parts of the sperm to be normal in appearance. It is very common to have a very low percentage of normal forms within your sample.
Easy-to-read semen analysis report
Your Malebox report breaks down the parameters of your semen analysis, volume, concentration, motility, morphology and more, with each result compared against WHO reference ranges. It is designed to be understood without a medical degree, so you are never left wondering what it means for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is a home semen analysis accurate?
Is a home semen analysis accurate?
Yes, when analysed in an accredited lab against WHO reference values. Malebox Health uses temperature-controlled packaging and a preservative, with ageing models applied at the lab, so the result reflects your sperm health rather than the journey.
What do I pay?
What do I pay?
Your Hertility code covers the cost of the test in full. It comes off at checkout, so check your total before you pay.
Do I need a GP referral?
Do I need a GP referral?
No. Your test is arranged through Hertility, and you can take your results to your GP or a specialist afterwards if useful.