A clinic-grade at-home semen analysis that measures all the primary metrics of semen quality: sperm concentration, motility, total motile count, and morphology.
At a glance:
A clinically validated option for at-home semen analysis
Measures standard semen analysis parameters: concentration, count, motility, morphology
Our at-home male fertility test allows you to assess your sperm with a mail-in kit — it's faster, more comfortable, and no time off work required
Includes lifetime access to Sperm Insights, our personalized platform, so you can see your Sperm Score and other insights into your health and fertility
HSA/FSA eligible
The Legacy kit includes:
The Standard & Advanced Semen Analysis options also include lifetime access to our Insights dashboard, including your Sperm Score and a comparison of your metrics against thousands of clients your age.
You should consider at-home sperm analysis if:
Read more about why at-home sperm testing could be right for you.
Legacy at-home semen analysis begins at $145. The cost at a traditional clinic can range from $250 to $500, and it requires a prescription from a doctor.
Like traditional clinics, testing with Legacy is covered by many health insurance plans, including Veterans' benefits, and fertility benefits providers.
Standard analysis
Data-driven lifestyle recommendations
Overnight sample shipping included
how much semen you produce
Volume
Semen plays a crucial role in carrying sperm through the reproductive tract. Producing the right amount means giving sperm the best chance at reaching the egg for fertilization.
How mANY sperm
Concentration
Sperm concentration is the number of sperm per milliliter of semen, as measured by a computer-assisted semen analysis device. We can use your sperm concentration and your semen volume to determine your total sperm count.
How many of your sperm are moving
Motility
Motility is the percentage of your sperm that are moving properly. In order to fertilize an egg, your sperm must be “swimming,” so motility is an important parameter for fertility.
Our report breaks down the number of sperm with progressive motility — moving forward or in large circles — vs. sperm that are swimming in tight circles, known as non-progressive motility.
Total number of moving sperm in your sample
Total motile sperm count
This metric is a calculation that includes sperm volume, concentration, and motility.
Because this parameter represents multiple sperm quality metrics, it's the best number we have to help us understand overall fertility and chances of conceiving with or without medical intervention.
How many of your sperm are the proper size and shape
Morphology
Morphology is the percentage of sperm that are normally shaped. A sperm’s structure affects its ability to reach and fertilize an egg, and abnormalities may indicate poor sperm development or genetic issues.
Fun fact: most sperm are abnormally shaped. Morphology as low as 4–14% is totally normal.
Best for:

Semen volume
Sperm concentration & count
Motility
Morphology
Sperm DNA fragmentation
Best for:

1 year of storage (renewable)
1 collection kit for 1 sample
Does not include pre-freeze STI test
Does not include Advanced Semen Analysis with DNA fragmentation testing
Once your kit arrives at the lab, your sample will be opened and labeled. The lab scientists will replenish the sperm transport media to ensure the health of the sperm is maintained during analysis.
Next, the sample will be spun in a piece of lab equipment called a centrifuge to separate the sperm from the semen. Once sperm is concentrated, the lab scientists load a slide containing a portion of the sample into the computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA) system. This will report on sperm count, concentration, and motility (the percentage of sperm that are moving or "swimming"). Sperm morphology, the size and shape of sperm, is evaluated manually by an andrology scientist with a high-powered microscope.
If you choose to complete sperm DNA fragmentation analysis, that's performed using the Halosperm sperm chromatin dispersion technique. In this technique, a small portion of your sample is exposed to chemicals that denature, or separate, the strands of DNA in your sperm. This allows the lab scientists to assess which sperm contain broken or damaged DNA that could contribute to issues getting or staying pregnant.
Legacy’s at-home sperm analysis is a clinic-grade semen analysis without the clinic. It looks at all the key metrics of sperm health, including semen volume, sperm concentration, sperm motility, total motile sperm count, sperm morphology, and sperm DNA fragmentation.
Many at-home sperm testing options don’t look at sperm motility, morphology, or DNA fragmentation, which are important parameters. We’re also the only at-home sperm freezing option that includes a post-thaw analysis, in which we freeze and thaw a small portion of your sample to assess if it’s a good candidate for cryopreservation (sperm freezing).
Basic Semen Analysis looks at count/concentration and motility
Standard Semen Analysis looks at count/concentration, motility, and morphology
Advanced Semen Analysis looks at count/concentration, motility, morphology, and sperm DNA fragmentation
The Legacy kit includes:
The Standard & Advanced Semen Analysis options also include lifetime access to our Insights dashboard, including your Sperm Score and a comparison of your metrics against thousands of clients your age.
It's a good idea to test your sperm before you start trying to conceive — although anytime is a good time. Our standard semen analysis tests for the main parameters of sperm health (count, concentration, motility, morphology, and semen volume). Sperm testing can identify factors that may make conception difficult, and can reduce the time to pregnancy.
If you are over 35, planning IUI or IVF, or have a history of pregnancy loss, we recommend semen analysis plus sperm DNA fragmentation, a test that measures percentage of sperm that contain damaged DNA.
Legacy’s semen analysis kit has been clinically validated. Our research team has compared the results of our kit to a conventional, in-person semen analysis and found no significant difference. There is likely to be a slight decline in sperm motility when using mail-in kits because of time spent in transit.
Legacy’s kit includes a sperm transport liquid that, when mixed with your semen sample, keeps sperm alive and healthy during shipment to our lab for testing.
Legacy is in-network with leading health insurance plans, fertility benefits providers, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. You may be able to test and freeze your sperm for up to 100% off, depending on your plan.
Coverage is available through: Aetna, Cigna, Emblem, UnitedHealthcare, Optum VACCN, TriWest, Progyny, Carrot, Maven, WIN Fertility and Stork Club.
Legacy is in-network with several leading insurance providers, including:
Aetna
Cigna
EmblemHealth
TriWest
UnitedHealthcare
Your specific plan’s coverage will depend on your location and benefits details.
You may also want to explore coverage from fertility benefits programs offered by some employers. Legacy’s products and services may be covered by benefits from:
Carrot
Progyny
Maven
WINFertility
Not sure if you have access to these benefits? Ask your employer! The details of your coverage will depend on which plan is offered by your employer.