TEST DESCRIPTION
It is known that an abnormal genital Microbiome can affect male fertility. While some acute infections may result in inflammation causing epididymitis, orchitis, prostatitis, and urethritis usually also accompanied by symptoms including pain, swelling, discharge, discomfort during urination or ejaculation, and changes in sexual function, very often some infections may be asymptomatic, making diagnosis and treatment more challenging.
Infections and disruption of the normal seminal microbiota can have a detrimental effect on sperm quality. Bacterial infections of the male accessory sex glands correlate with the decline of semen analysis parameters such as count, motility and morphology, as well as sperm DNA damage through inflammation, reactive oxygen species (ROS) more commonly known as oxidative stress.
Furthermore, bacterial infections from the male partner can endanger the microbiome of the vagina and cause infections and complications during pregnancy, it makes sense that given the chance we always test both partners in parallel. We also want to avoid reinfection between partners after treatment.
The male FERTILYSIS Male Microbiome test for more than 35 different species and groups of bacteria, fungi and viruses through a self-collected, mail-ordered semen sample. Compared to conventional testing the FERTILYSIS Male Microbiome panel is a more sensitive and quantitative method of molecular analysis that provides a detailed analysis of the seminal microbiota, allowing new potential targets for therapeutic intervention and personalized treatment.
SPECIMEN TYPE: Semen
SAMPLE COLLECTION: Self collected
SAMPLE STORAGE & SHIPPING: Storage in the freezer. Shipping at ambient temperature.
RESULT TURNAROUND TIME: Depending on how busy the lab is, we estimate you will get your results in 10 business days from the day your sample reaches us *.
| Available Tests | Code | Price | |
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| FERTILYSIS Male Microbiome: Full | FMT1002 | 440,00 € | |
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FERTILYSIS Male Microbiome: Full & DFI
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FMT1008 | 640,00 € | |
| FERTILYSIS Couples Microbiome: Full | CIT1001 | 950,00 € | |
| FERTILYSIS Male Microbiome: Retest | FMT1003 | 200,00 € | |
| FastTrack Results SERVICE | |||
| FastTrack Results | FFT | 250,00 € | |
* Please be advised that the turnaround time for specialized diagnostic tests is indicative and not guaranteed and may be extended due to a variety of factors, including but not limited to need for additional clinical evaluation of results, repeat of analysis in cases of unclear or ambiguous results and need for resampling in case of inadequate specimen quality. Therefore, the results will be available in the indicated timeframe as long as there are no additional overheads, as stated above, that may extend turnaround time.