What does it mean if I have a negative result?

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• Does a negative result mean that I am infertile and therefore cannot get someone pregnant?

  No. A negative result is an indication of low sperm concentration, not zero sperm. Therefore, it is still possible to get someone pregnant if you received a negative test result with an Ovry Male Fertility Test. This test cannot be used as a form of ...

• At first the result was negative (when the results were interpreted 5 minutes after completing the test, as indicated in the instructions). However, a second test line (T) appeared after an hour - does this mean the test is actually positive?

  No. In order for the results to be properly interpreted, you must read the results 5-10 minutes after completing the final step (Step 7) of the test. Any interpretation outside of the results reading window may lead to an incorrect result.

• What does it mean if I have a positive result?

  As with all diagnostic tests, a definitive diagnosis should not be based on the result of a single test but should instead be made by a physician after more extensive evaluation. A positive result indicates sperm concentration is at least 15 million ...

• How do I read my OVRY™ Male Fertility Test results?

  Please refer to the instructions for a diagram to supplement the following descriptions. POSITIVE: Two distinct red or pink lines appear. One line should appear in the control region (C), and the other should appear in the test region (T). A positive ...

• What are the test limitations?

  This test screens for sperm concentration by detecting SP10 protein in semen only. It does not test for any of the other factors affecting sperm fertility. A negative test result does not prove male infertility and a positive result does not prove ...