Our test goes beyond a standard semen analysis by examining epigenetic factors (DNA Methylation).
Our kit ships directly to your patient’s home, with a pre-paid return shipping label to our clinical lab facility.
Semen analysis looks at sperm concentration and motility, sperm epigenetics may be the missing piece.
Each year higher in age was associated with lower likelihood of live birth
Those with no live births included younger men who had older sperm methylome profiles (older sperm age)
First evidence for sperm methylation as a mechanism of age-induced poor reproductive outcomes
We’ll create a personalized webpage (for you and your clinic) where your patients can buy their kit at a discounted rate.
Pre-paid shipping with USPS for convenience and we’re analyzing the DNA (protected in the head of the sperm) no need for temperature control.
Once your patient sends their semen specimen to the lab, the analysis is completed within 2 weeks and the report is sent to both of you.
Sperm Concentration: Reported in millions of sperm cells per milliliter
Chronological Age: Years since birth
Sperm Age: Sperm biological age calculation based on epigenetic biomarkers (methylation) on the sperm DNA
Alcohol Comsuption: Affects hormone production
Body Mass: BMI and recommendations
Cigarette Smoking: Can impact sperm count and motility as well as sperm epigenetics (methylation)
Diet: Impact and recommendations
Sex Drive: Affect on overall health and hormone levels
Sleep: Impact on fertility health and recommendations
Stress: GAD-7 anxiety test
Environmental Toxin Exposure: Recommendations
Chemotherapy: Impact on sperm production
The predicitive model presented in the peer-reviewed publication shows the ability to assess “germ line age” by accessing sperm DNA methylation signatures at genomic regions affected by age. The data suggest that this model can predict age with a high degree of accuracy regardless of fertility status and with a high degree of repeatability. Additionally, the data suggests that the aging process in sperm may be impacted by environmental factors.
Although our test focuses on epigenetic factors which may contribute to infertility, we also provide sperm concentration.
Our test looks at epigenetic factors (sperm DNA methylation) which may be contributing to male infertility and accelerated paternal age leading to poor reproductive outcomes.
Referring patients for testing does not cost you or your practice anything. Your patients will get a $20 discount because they were referred by you.
At this time, we are currently self-pay only. However, if your patients have an HSA or FSA account, they might be able to seek reimbursement from their plan. The first step would be for them to check with their plan; if they approve the expense, they can pay for their kit with their personal credit card and then submit a receipt to their plan for reimbursement.
When your patient completes their personal information form, they will write in your name as their referring physician and provide your email address. This allows us to release their results to you via email when they are ready.
Yes! Discounted pricing is available to fertility providers – please us the “contact us” link below for more details.
This test has a general wellness intended use that is related to maintaining or encouraging a general state of health, specifically as it relates to sexual function. A general wellness product meets the following two factors, as identified in the FDA guidance: 1) is a product that is intended for general wellness use, and (2) present a low risk to the safety of users and other persons.
We can setup your referral page in about 2-3 days. Contact us to get started.
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