| Test name: |
Baby Start (FertilMARQ) |
| Brief description of test: |
Designed to assist in the identification of men with potential low sperm problems |
| Product features &
benefits: |
The new Baby Start Home Diagnostic Screening Test is an easy-to-use screening test to measure your sperm concentration at home. |
| Product home page: |
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HERE to browse everything about this product |
| Type of test: |
Male Infertility Tests |
| Manufacturer of test: |
Lake Consumer Products, Inc. |
| Manufacturer brand: |
Baby Start (FertilMARQ) |
| Email address to send
questions: |
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HERE to email a question |
| Hotline phone# to call and ask
questions: |
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| Tests in package: |
2 |
| Product ID#: |
EMB01 |
| Price of test: |
$39.95 |
| Specimen required by test: |
Self-collected semen sample |
| Are specimens tested at home or
laboratory: |
This test provides test results at
home and does NOT require that your test specimen be mailed to a
laboratory |
| Brief overview of test
instructions: |
Test works by staining the cells in the sperm sample to produce a color. The color intensity is then compared to a color reference contained in test cassette.
Note: Always read instructions enclosed with test kit for
more detailed instructions |
| Diet restrictions required by
test: |
None |
| Time before test results are
known: |
18 to 20 minutes |
| Suggested frequency to test
again: |
Perform second test 3-7 days after first test. If both tests do not give same result then retest a third and fourth time after 10 weeks. |
| Does test require a doctor's
prescription: |
No prescription is required. |
| Accuracy of test: |
78% accurate in testing whether semen concentration is above or below 20 million/mL. |
| Sensitivity of test: |
Semen concentration above 20 million/mL is positive. Semen concentration below million/mL is negative. |
| Test precautions: |
Be careful to reseal bag containing test cassette after first test in order to preserve test cassette for the second test. |
| Test shelf life: |
typically 2 years from manufacturer date |
| How product should be stored: |
Store at normal room temperature |
