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    At-home collection. Clinical-grade results. Built for physician workflows.

    Physician-ready semen analysis across 20+ parameters. Mate Health reports expanded semen metrics, including four motility classifications, functional sperm concentration, and velocity, with vitality and DNA fragmentation, processed in a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited laboratory.

    Results within 24 hours Physician portal included HSA/FSA eligible Simple clinic integration No clinic inventory required
    CLINICIAN SNAPSHOT
    Reporting20 parameters + DNA + Vitality
    Methodology ReferenceWHO 6th Edition
    Specimen TransportActive Cooling
    Clinic WorkflowPortal + No Inventory
    CLIA-Certified CAP-Accredited WHO 6th Edition (2021) Validated Transport AUA PVSA Aligned
    About Mate Health

    Lab-quality semen analysis, collected at home.

    Mate Health provides clinical-grade at-home semen analysis for fertility evaluation and post-vasectomy confirmation, analyzed in a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited high-complexity andrology laboratory and formatted for physician review.

    Comprehensive Semen Analysis

    Reports 20 semen parameters, including concentration, morphology, velocity, four motility classifications, and derived functional sperm metrics.

    Advanced Semen Analysis

    Includes Comprehensive Semen Analysis plus DNA Fragmentation Index and vitality testing, with microscopy images for additional context on sperm quality and viability.

    Post-Vasectomy Analysis

    Quantitative post-vasectomy analysis with analytical sensitivity to 0.01 M/mL. Supports confident azoospermia confirmation, the AUA standard for mail-in samples, with any residual sperm quantified for physician review.

    What Makes Mate Health Different

    Designed around specimen integrity before analysis.

    Mate Health does not rely on software algorithms to adjust for potential transport degradation of motility and morphology. The specimen is preserved during transit with controlled temperature and a proprietary semen preservative, then brought to 37°C before semen parameters are assessed.

    Temperature-controlled transport

    Active Cooling and a proprietary semen preservative maintain controlled transport conditions before laboratory analysis.

    Expanded clinical reporting

    Reports concentration, total sperm count, morphology, velocity, four motility classifications, and derived functional metrics, with DNA fragmentation and vitality available through Advanced testing.

    Physician-ready results

    Every test includes a laboratory report, a patient report, and MateIQ-supported patient education to help patients prepare for physician review.

    No inventory required

    Send patients a direct ordering link or QR code, or order through the physician portal.

    Clinical Science

    Validated transport. Physician-ready analysis.

    Key Validation Findings

    0.90–0.98

    R² across the validated parameters assessed

    0.89–1.10

    Passing-Bablok regression slopes, indicating minimal proportional bias after cooled transport

    45°C

    Validated under ambient stress conditions

    <15°C

    Transport maintained for 34 hours

    Active Cooling and proprietary semen preservative were analytically validated across 222 semen specimens by an independent CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited high-complexity andrology laboratory. Validation met or exceeded all predefined acceptance thresholds across the evaluated parameters.

    Validation methodology reviewed by Nicholas Farber, MD, fellowship-trained urologist specializing in male reproductive health and male infertility.

    How it works

    A simple workflow for your clinic and your patients.

    01

    Send the patient an ordering link

    Share a direct ordering link or QR code with the patient, or place the order through the Mate Health physician ordering portal. The kit ships directly to the patient.

    02

    Patient collects and ships

    The patient collects at home and ships the sample FedEx Priority Overnight in the prepaid, temperature-controlled kit.

    03

    Laboratory analysis

    The sample is analyzed in a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited high-complexity andrology laboratory using WHO 6th Edition (2021) methodology.

    04

    Results delivered to your portal

    The physician-ready laboratory report, patient report, and MateIQ-supported patient education. Results within 24 hours.

    Physician Portal

    One place to order, track, and review results.

    The Mate Health physician portal helps clinicians order tests, track kit status, and review patient results in one place.

    Order tests for patients

    Track patient registration and kit progress

    Review laboratory reports

    Access patient reports and images when available

    Manage the semen analysis and post-vasectomy testing process in one workflow

    Request portal access →
    Physician Portal Preview
    Why Clinicians Use Mate Health

    Male-factor testing. Earlier evaluation.

    Earlier male-factor data

    At-home collection removes common barriers to semen analysis, including scheduling, collection-room discomfort, and geographic access. That helps bring semen analysis into the couple’s fertility workup earlier.

    Less operational overhead

    Patients can order, collect, and ship independently, or your clinic can order through the physician portal. Your clinic receives results without the burden of stocking kits or coordinating sample collection.

    A clearer patient conversation

    Each test includes a physician-ready laboratory report, patient report, and MateIQ-supported education, helping patients understand key findings before they review next steps with their clinician.

    Built for concurrent evaluation

    AUA/ASRM guidance recommends concurrent assessment of both partners during the initial infertility evaluation, and recommends that the male evaluation include one or more semen analyses. Mate Health helps make male testing easier to complete alongside the rest of the fertility workup.

    Reference: AUA/ASRM Guideline, Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility in Men: Part I (2020; amended 2024).

    Processed in a CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory.

    CLIA certification and CAP accreditation are independent quality standards. Both require laboratories to demonstrate testing accuracy, qualified personnel, and ongoing oversight.

    CLIA-Certified

    Federal certification for clinical laboratory testing.

    CLIA, the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, is a federal program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Laboratories certified under CLIA meet federal standards for test accuracy, personnel qualifications, and quality control procedures.


    Required for all clinical laboratory testing in the United States.

    CAP-Accredited

    Peer inspection beyond federal requirements.

    CAP accreditation is additional accreditation beyond baseline CLIA certification. CAP’s Laboratory Accreditation Program has CMS deeming authority, and CAP states that its requirements commonly exceed CLIA standards.


    Widely regarded as a leading standard in laboratory quality assurance.

    Laboratory analysis performed under the direction of William Roudebush, PhD, HCLD, High-Complexity Laboratory Director with discipline expertise in andrology.

    Partner with Mate Health

    Working with Mate Health is simple.

    Mate Health supports urologists, fertility specialists, OB/GYNs, and primary care clinicians with clinical-grade at-home semen analysis that fits existing clinic workflows.

    Physician portal access

    Direct ordering links or QR codes

    Physician-ready reports using WHO 6th Edition (2021) reference ranges

    Patient education materials

    Report navigation and operational support from the Mate Health team

    Optional referral support for patients who request specialist follow-up

    Request information to hear from the Mate Health team, or schedule a call to walk through portal setup and clinic integration.

    HSA/FSA eligible
    CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited high-complexity andrology laboratory
    WHO 6th Edition (2021) methodology

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Find answers to common questions about our products, services, and policies.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What methodology and laboratory standards are used?

    Mate Health reports are aligned with WHO 6th Edition methodology and reference ranges where applicable.Testing is performed in a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited high-complexity andrology laboratory, and reports are formatted for physician review.

    How is the specimen transported?

    Mate Health uses Active Cooling and a proprietary semen preservative to support specimen stability during FedEx Priority Overnight transport.

    The transport system is designed to maintain controlled cooled conditions before laboratory analysis. Mate Health's transport system was analytically validated using 222 live semen samples, with strong agreement demonstrated across evaluated semen parameters within the validated transport window.

    What results are delivered to clinicians?

    Clinicians receive both the physician-ready laboratory report and the patient report. The laboratory report includes semen analysis parameters, reference ranges where applicable, and additional reported values depending on the test selected.

    Reports may include semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm count, total motility, progressive motility, and motility classifications, morphology, velocity, functional sperm concentration, vitality, DNA fragmentation, and quantitative post-vasectomy results when applicable.

    How do clinicians order tests and receive results?

    Clinicians can share a direct ordering link or QR code with the patient, or place an order through the Mate Health physician ordering portal.

    The kit ships directly to the patient. After collection and laboratory analysis, results are delivered through the secure portal, where clinicians can track kit progress and review completed reports.

    How does Mate Health fit into fertility and urology workflows?

    Mate Health allows patients to collect at home while still receiving laboratory-based semen analysis designed for physician review.

    For fertility care, Mate Health can help bring male evaluation earlier into the couple's workup. For urology, Mate Health supports post-vasectomy testing and semen analysis without requiring in-office collection rooms, clinic inventory, or clinic-based specimen handling.