At-Home Sperm Test
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Overview
Overview
A Malebox at-home sperm test gives you a clear, clinical-grade picture of your sperm health, without a GP referral, a clinic visit, or a long wait. You collect your sample in private at home and complete a short health questionnaire, send it to our accredited partner lab, and receive an easy to read fertility report reviewed by a fertility practitioner. It is the simplest way for men in the UK to understand where they stand.
Included with your test
Included with your test
- Free next day discreet delivery
- Temperature controlled home sample collection kit
- Prepaid return packaging
- Lab analysis
- Written report with interpretation notes from a fertility practitioner
Important information
Important information
- Store the preservative in the freezer on arrival.
- Keep all the packaging for returning your sample to the lab.
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1. Collect your sample at home
Collect your sample at home, in private. Add the included preservative to keep it stable and ready for the lab.
2. Send it back
Post your kit back with a prepaid label and the temperature controlled packaging provided, designed to protect your sample in transit.
3. Lab analysis
Your sample is analysed by an HCPC registered (Health and Care Professions Council) andrologist, following World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines.
4. Get your report
Receive a comprehensive fertility report reviewed by a fertility practitioner, written to be understood without a medical degree.
Who it is for
This test suits men who want to proactively understand their fertility health, whether you are planning ahead before trying for a baby, or simply want a clear baseline. If you and your partner have been trying to conceive for 12 months or more, our Home Sperm Test and Male Hormone Profile follows NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidance by adding a full hormone panel.
Key male fertility metrics 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.
Removing barriers to testing
We make it easier for men to take control of their fertility health without the stress or inconvenience of clinic visits. Our discreet, at-home semen analysis kit fits around your schedule, with a simple process and clear instructions to guide you every step of the way.
Once your sample is returned, our accredited lab provides fast, reliable results. You receive a clear written report with interpretation notes reviewed by a fertility practitioner, so you can understand your fertility health and take the next steps with confidence.
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At-Home Sperm Test & Male Hormone Profile with Consultation
The Malebox at-home male fertility test gives you the fullest picture of your fertility from home, combining a complete semen analysis with a male hormone profile. It is designed for couples who have been trying to conceive for 12 months or more, in line with NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidance that both partners be investigated. You collect your samples in private at home, send them to our accredited partner lab, and have everything explained by a fertility nurse on a video call.
What this male fertility test measures
This test goes further than a standard sperm test. The semen analysis covers nine key markers: semen volume, total count, concentration, progressive motility, non-progressive motility, total motility, immotile sperm, vitality, and morphology, all compared against World Health Organisation (WHO) reference ranges. The male hormone profile then measures eight hormones from a blood sample: total testosterone, free testosterone (calculated), FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), LH (luteinising hormone), oestradiol, prolactin, SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin), and DHEA sulphate. Together these show how well your body is signalling and supporting sperm production, giving you and your clinician context that a semen analysis alone cannot.
How the kits work
Your order arrives as two separate kits: one for your sperm sample and one for your blood sample. Order before 4pm on a weekday and your kits arrive the next day. You collect your sperm sample at home and package it using the temperature-controlled kit, which is unique to Malebox and helps keep the sample stable in transit. Once both samples reach the lab, your results are brought together and delivered in a single video consultation.
Clinical-grade accuracy, explained clearly
Your samples are analysed by an andrologist who is HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registered, following WHO guidelines. Your combined results are then delivered in a video consultation with an NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registered fertility practitioner, who explains what each result means and what your options are. You also receive a clear written report, designed to be understood without a medical degree.
Who it is for
This is the right test if you and your partner have been trying to conceive for 12 months or more, or if you simply want the most complete view of your fertility health in one go. Because hormones play a central role in how sperm are produced, pairing the two tests can reveal context a sperm test on its own would miss. It is a starting point, not a diagnosis, but it gives you a clear, accurate picture you can act on, and the expert guidance to take the next steps with confidence.
Online Fertility Consultation
A 30-minute video call with an NMC registered fertility practitioner. Get personalised guidance on your fertility health and a clear plan for next steps, from home.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a sperm test for free on the NHS instead?
Can I get a sperm test for free on the NHS instead?
Yes. Semen analysis is free on the NHS and it is a proper clinical test. The difference is access. You normally start with a GP appointment and a referral, waiting times vary by area, and some hospitals ask you to produce the sample on site. This kit needs no referral and no waiting list, and you collect at home, in private. If the NHS route is open to you and you are happy to wait, it is a good option. You can read a fuller comparison of the NHS, private clinic and at-home routes on our blog.
How accurate is an at-home sperm test?
How accurate is an at-home sperm test?
The analysis itself is a full laboratory semen analysis, not a home reading. It is carried out by an andrologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), following World Health Organisation guidelines. What matters after that is the journey to the lab. Motility is the measurement most sensitive to temperature, so the kit is built to protect it. You add a preservative that keeps the sample stable, and a cool pack regulates the temperature inside the packaging in transit, protecting it from temperature spikes.
What do I get with my results?
What do I get with my results?
This test comes with a written fertility report. It sets out all nine markers against World Health Organisation reference ranges, with interpretation notes reviewed by a fertility practitioner registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It is written to be understood without a medical degree. A video consultation is not included with this test. You can take the report to a GP or a fertility clinic, or add a consultation after your results for £85. If you would rather have one included from the start, the At-Home Sperm Test with Consultation is £240, which saves £25.
How much is a sperm test, and why does it cost more than a pharmacy sperm test kit?
How much is a sperm test, and why does it cost more than a pharmacy sperm test kit?
This test is £180, which covers the kit, the laboratory analysis and your written report. A pharmacy sperm test kit costs less because it is a screening device that gives you an indication of one marker, usually concentration. This is a full semen analysis carried out in a laboratory, covering nine markers: volume, total count, concentration, progressive motility, non-progressive motility, total motility, immotile sperm, vitality and morphology. It is the same assessment used in NHS and private fertility clinics. Single-marker kits cannot measure morphology or vitality at all. That is the shape of the sperm, and whether they are alive.
How does the home sperm test kit work?
How does the home sperm test kit work?
Order before 4pm on a weekday and the kit typically arrives the next working day. Put the preservative in the freezer as soon as it arrives. Collect your sample at home on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday morning, add the preservative, complete a short medical history questionnaire that takes about three minutes, and post the kit back the same day. Collecting early in the week is what gets your sample to the lab inside its validated transit window. Results follow within 24 hours of your sample reaching the lab.
How long should I abstain before a sperm test?
How long should I abstain before a sperm test?
Leave a gap of two to seven days since you last ejaculated before you collect your sample. Too short or too long a gap can shift your numbers and make the sample less representative, so it is worth planning around. It is one of the few parts of the process you control. If the timing slips outside that window, it is better to wait and collect on the next Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday morning than to send a sample that will not tell you much.
Who analyses my sample?
Who analyses my sample?
Your sample is analysed in the laboratory by an andrologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), following World Health Organisation guidelines. The interpretation notes in your report are then reviewed by a fertility practitioner registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Both are public UK registers, with standards set in law rather than by us. You do not need a GP referral to order, and the report is written so that a GP or a fertility clinic can pick it up and read it if you decide to take things further.
Will the report tell me whether my numbers are normal?
Will the report tell me whether my numbers are normal?
Yes. Every one of the nine markers is set against World Health Organisation reference ranges, so you can see where each of your results sits rather than being handed a number with no context. The ranges come from men whose partners conceived within a year, so they are a benchmark rather than a pass or fail line. One marker sitting below a range does not mean much on its own, and one sitting above it does not settle anything either. A semen analysis tells you where you stand today. It is a starting point, not a diagnosis.
Is one sperm test enough, or should I test again?
Is one sperm test enough, or should I test again?
One test gives you a clear baseline, which is what most people are after. Semen results do vary naturally from one sample to the next, though, so clinicians often ask for a second analysis before drawing firm conclusions, particularly if the first sits outside the reference ranges. Sperm take around three months to develop, so if you change anything about your health or lifestyle it is worth leaving roughly that long before testing again. Your report is a snapshot of one sample on one day, and that is the right way to read it.
