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Test

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See page 21 for
information on
possible errors in
the test result. If
there is no error,
see page 23 for
details on reading
your result.

Read Your Sperm Concentration Result

Read Your Test Result

Looking at the Prop

channel at an angle

can cause the white

column to appear

taller or shorter than

it actually is.

Look straight down at the Prop channel to
read your result.

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Summary of Contents for Trak Male Fertility Testing System

Page 1: ...OWNER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...for Collecting a Sample Running the Test Check for Potential Errors Understand Your Sperm Concentration Result After Testing Cleaning Disinfection Storage Running a Control Test Test Accuracy Frequen...

Page 3: ...ed to prove paternity This system cannot be used to confirm the success of a vasectomy or as a method of birth control This system does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases DO NOT RE USE...

Page 4: ...assessment of male reproductive health the user should consult a physician For in vitro over the counter home use How it Works The Trak sperm concentration test uses centrifugal force to isolate sperm...

Page 5: ...ng a control test prior to running a real test Super Sani Cloth wipes are recommended to disinfect your Engine after use and are available for purchase online Please allow 45 minutes after collecting...

Page 6: ...ERS BOTTLE OF CONTROL SOLUTION A 4 SAMPLE VOLUME CUPS WITH LIDS If any components of the system are missing or damaged contact customer service Monday Friday 8 00am 6 00pm PST at 1 888 241 2476 2 AA B...

Page 7: ...Engine Prop Details RED YELLOW LIGHT ENGINE GREEN LIGHT BASE LID INSTALL BATTERIES UNDERNEATH METAL ENGINE ROD HUB S I D E V I E W PROP CENTER HOLE CHANNEL 6...

Page 8: ...O WITHOUT EJACULATING FOR 3 DAYS BEFORE COLLECTING A SAMPLE THE NEXT TIME AT LESS THAN 2 DAYS SPERM CONCENTRATION MAY BE LOW AT MORE THAN 7 DAYS SPERM CONCENTRATION MAY BE HIGH AND FULL OF DEAD CELLS...

Page 9: ...Y AND WITHIN REACH MOST SPERM LIVE IN THE 1STDROPS O F E J A C U L A T E NEITHER SHOULD BE USED WHEN COLLECTING A SAMPLE COLLECTION VIA SEXUAL INTERCOURSE IS ALSO NOT RECOMMENDED M A T E R I A L S I N...

Page 10: ...soap and water before and after handling the sample Volume Cup dropper Prop or Engine Review the guidelines on page 7 for collecting a semen sample to ensure an accurate result If you have never compl...

Page 11: ...02 Swirl the cup for at least 15 seconds 15 SECS Collect a Sample 10...

Page 12: ...ook straight at the cup 04 03 You need to wait 30 minutes for the sample to liquefy at room temperature before running the test The test can be performed up to 2 hours after sample collection 30 MINS...

Page 13: ...y curve up at the edges Record your semen volume result before testing sperm concentration Read and Record Semen Volume Result Men with low semen volume 1 5 mL may be at risk of infertility and or uro...

Page 14: ...Running the Test After reading the volume result swirl the sample Volume Cup again for at least 15 seconds to evenly distribute the sperm cells Remove the lid from the sample Volume Cup 06 15 SECS 13...

Page 15: ...move the Prop Remove the foil seal from the Prop Discard pouch and foil seal into the empty test bag 08 Remove the contents from one test bag Prep the Sample An extra dropper and sticker are included...

Page 16: ...tick part of the dropper is completely full If a whole sample is collected but there isn t enough to fill the dropper discard the cup and dropper and try again in 2 to 7days If your sample is too thic...

Page 17: ...e open tip of the dropper into the center hole of the Prop Squeeze the top bulb to empty the sample The bottom bulb of the dropper will not empty Use one dropper load only Discard dropper into an empt...

Page 18: ...Running the Test 12 Place the Engine on a flat stable surface Open the lid Pick up the Prop Attach the Prop to the Engine by pressing it firmly onto the metal Engine rod 17...

Page 19: ...ight flash The Engine didn t detect the Prop and will not start Try to push the Prop on more securely If the Prop will not attach securely you may need to start over with a new Prop dropper sticker an...

Page 20: ...red light indicates an error for example the lid was opened before the test was complete and the test result is not valid Repeat the test with a new Prop dropper sticker and any remaining sample in t...

Page 21: ...s no error see page23 for details on reading your result Read Your Sperm Concentration Result Read Your Test Result Looking at the Prop channel at an angle can cause the white column to appear taller...

Page 22: ...reason for air bubbles is not adding enough sample to the center hole of the Prop Make sure you add one full dropper load of sample into the Prop EXAMPLE OF AIR BUBBLE Make sure there are no air bubb...

Page 23: ...on for clogs is not swirling the sample well Make sure you swirl the sample for at least 15 seconds before filling the dropper Make sure there is no red at the bottom of the white column If your Prop...

Page 24: ...e of the Trak system Refer to page27 If there is no white column the second time you run a test your sperm concentration is low and you are advised to consult a physician Refer to the FAQs on page 39...

Page 25: ...N MILLIONS PER MILLILITER M mL Moderate Between 15 55 M mL Men with sperm concentrations 55 M mL or below may take longer to conceive A white column that falls on the15 or 55 M mL line should be inter...

Page 26: ...roppers and stickers can be placed in the empty test bag and Volume Cups can be re capped These items can be put into everyday trash Do not get any liquids dirt dust semen or control solution inside t...

Page 27: ...two 2 minutes Do not use other disinfecting products Disinfect the Engine if it is exposed to semen Disinfect the Engine before allowing anyone else to handle the Engine When finished thoroughly wash...

Page 28: ...ror and possibly inaccurate test result Tips or additional information Perform a control test with the provided bottle of control solution to ensure proper operation of the Engine and Props Use the co...

Page 29: ...02 Open the Prop pouch and remove the Prop Remove the foil seal from the Prop Discard the pouch and foil seal into the empty test bag 28...

Page 30: ...04 Pick up the dropper Squeeze the top bulb of the dropper and then insert the open tip of the dropper into the deepest part of the control solution bottle Release the top bulb to fill Make sure that...

Page 31: ...not empty Insert the open tip of the dropper into the center hole of the Prop Squeeze the top bulb to empty the solution Use one dropper load only Cap control solution bottle and place in Trak kit Dis...

Page 32: ...rol Test 07 Place the Engine on a flat stable surface Open the lid Pick up the Prop Attach the Prop to the Engine by pressing it firmly onto the metal Engine rod 06 Seal the Prop with a seal before sp...

Page 33: ...teries are low Single red light flash The Engine didn t detect the Prop and will not start Try to push the Prop on more securely If the Prop will not attach securely you may need to start over with a...

Page 34: ...nger than three minutes the red light will illuminate This means the result is invalid and you will need to run another control test with a new Prop dropper and sticker Blinking red light A blinking r...

Page 35: ...esult Looking at the Prop channel at an angle can cause the white column to appear taller or shorter than it actually is See page 35 for more details on reading your control test result Look straight...

Page 36: ...Running a Control Test Expected Control Test Result Locate the top of the white column in the Prop channel WHITE COLUMN 35...

Page 37: ...like the expected result image a second time do not use the Trak testing system Call customer service at 1 888 241 2476 For Control Solution A the height of the white column should be just above the...

Page 38: ...93 3 15 55 M mL 82 4 55 M mL 95 5 Factors that may impact test accuracy include Presence of white blood cells most commonly occurring due to infection or recent surgery Abstaining for less than 2 days...

Page 39: ...uidelines for running the test Truly abstain make sure to collect a full sample and swirl the sample properly in the Volume Cup If you need more help visit trakfertility com or contact customer servic...

Page 40: ...ups are specially treated with an enzyme Chymotrypsin to reduce the viscosity of the semen sample Most samples will be thin enough to fill the dropper within 30 minutes after collection If your sample...

Page 41: ...may be misinterpreted if the Prop is viewed at an angle other than straight down because the sperm cells are contained inside the Prop while the15 and 55 orange lines are printed on top of the Prop W...

Page 42: ...lt above 15 M mL indicate that I am fertile Not necessarily Sperm concentration is an important indicator of male reproductive health but there are other factors including sperm motility sperm morphol...

Page 43: ...possible risk for infertility Low semen volume and low sperm concentration Low semen volume and moderate sperm concentration Low semen volume and optimal sperm concentration Normal semen volume and lo...

Page 44: ...Manufactured by Sandstone Diagnostics 6111J Southfront Rd Livermore CA 94551 P A T E N T S P E N D I N G trakfertility com 1 888 241 2476 support trakfertility com TTI 0 2 R3...

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