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Q1 I am aware that there are many factors other than sperm concentration involved in male infertility, so why should I buy this kit?
A1 The FertilMARQ^TM Home Diagnostic Screening Test Kit offers privacy and helps you
avoid the embarrassment of masturbation at the doctors office. In addition, concentration is
one of the most critical determinants of male infertility, as defined by the World Health
Organization. As a screening test, it offers useful information to both yourself and your
physician to help diagnose male infertility. In comparison, ovulation tests (that measure
hormonal surges) do not necessarily guarantee fertility either, yet the test is a very useful
indicator.

Q2 How should the semen sample be collected? Is collection directly into the liquefaction cup or use of one of the condoms provided with the kit equally effective?
A2 We recommend either method. If one of the condoms provided with the kit is used,
squeeze all the semen collected into the Liquefaction Cup. If semen is collected directly into
the Liquefaction Cup, care must be taken to conserve all of the semen sample for the test.

Q3 Why wait at least 15 minutes but not longer than 12 hours after adding the semen to the Liquefaction Cup to start the test?
A3 Semen is very thick (gel-like) and normally takes 30 to 60 minutes to thin (liquefy). Using
the specially treated Liquefaction Cup provided with the kit, the semen sample should liquefy
within 15 minutes. Waiting up to 12 hours before starting the test is acceptable. Keep the
provided lid on the Liquefaction Cup and swirl the contents before beginning the test.

Q4 There are small flakes at the bottom of the Liquefaction Cup. Should I still use the cup?
A4 Yes. This flaking may occur due to normal shipping and handling. Do not remove these
flakes. When the sample is added to the Liquefaction Cup, the flakes are absorbed and help
to liquefy the sample.

Q5 Does it really matter how much semen or solution is added to the Test Well B (or Test Well D)?
A5 Yes. Add only the number of drops specified in the instructions.

Q6 I made a mistake using Test Well B. What should I do?
A6 Restart the test using Test Well D and Reference Well C. After completing the test and
reading the results, discard the cassette. Since you used both Test Wells for the first
sample, you will not be able to use the same cassette for testing a second sample. Obtain a
new test kit and test a second sample 3- 7 days after the first sample was tested or consult
your physician. Your physician may perform a second sperm count in the office.

Q7 A blue color appeared after adding the Blue dye solution to the Test Well (B or D) but before the Clear wash solution was added. Does this mean that the test is positive?
A7 Not necessarily. Complete the test using the Clear solution before comparing the color in
the Test Well to the Reference Color.

Q8 How long should it take for the semen or solutions to drain through the filter?
A8 It usually takes just seconds for either the semen or solutions to drain through the filter. If
it takes longer than 5 minutes for any of the drops to drain, the semen may not have
adequately liquified and the sample is too viscous. Repeat the test using a new semen
sample.

Q9 How long should I wait between tests?
A9 You should wait at least 3 days after ejaculating before you collect semen for testing. For
best results, you should wait at least 3 days and no more than 7 days between tests.

Q10 Do two positive test results indicate that I am fertile?
A10 Not necessarily. Besides low sperm concentration, there are other causes of infertility.
Infertility could be due to high semen viscosity, a low semen volume, a high percentage of
immotile sperm, presence of leukocytes in semen, antisperm antibodies, etc. Therefore, test
results should be interpreted by your physician.

Q11 Do two negative tests indicate that I am infertile?
A11 Not necessarily. A low sperm concentration may be an indicator of infertility, but may
also be due to a temporary or more long lasting medical condition or physical factor that does
not cause infertility even if your sperm concentration is low. You should consult your
physician if you obtain two negative results.

Q12 I ran two tests six days apart and got one positive and one negative result. Why do I need to wait 10 weeks to repeat the test?
A12 Since waves of sperm are produced every 70 days, waiting 10 weeks allows time for a
new batch of sperm to be produced before retesting. Sperm production is influenced by
physical, emotional and psychological factors, such as the concentration of hormones in the
blood, stress, high fever, exercise, traveling, surgery, medication, and changes in diet. These
factors may result in a decreased sperm concentration. By waiting 10 weeks, you will test a
new batch of sperm and reduce the chance that the results of both test series are affected by
these factors.

Q13 Are the solutions safe?
A13 Yes. However, kit solutions should be handled with care and disposed of promptly after
the kit has been used for the two semen tests.

Q14 What could cause errors in test results?
A14 It is important to follow the test procedure instructions to ensure an accurate result (see
Q6 if you suspect you made an error using Test Well B). Also, improper collection or handling
of the semen sample may cause errors. It is especially important that the semen remains in
the Liquefaction Cup for at least 15 minutes prior to testing. Otherwise, it may not drain
through the filter. Some semen samples may not liquefy properly, even though you have
followed all the instructions. This is a condition of the semen called �high viscosity� and
should be discussed with your physician.

Q15 Does medication affect test results?
A15 Certain medication may affect sperm concentration and viscosity. This possibility should
be discussed with your physician.

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