Comprehensive Semen Analysis

A semen sample test measuring sperm count and screening for infection via semen culture, produced on-site at Better2Know's laboratory. Suited to men investigating fertility, post-vasectomy status or general reproductive health.

  • Male
Sample
Semen
Collection
Semen sample at clinic
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
2
Tests for
  • Semen Culture
  • Sperm Count

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
semen
Collection method
semen sample at clinic
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
2
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Male

What's tested

2 biomarkers as listed by Better2Know.

  • Semen Culture
  • Sperm Count

About this test

This test looks at two things from a semen sample: sperm count, and a semen culture that checks for infection. It's intended for men experiencing difficulties conceiving, monitoring fertility after treatment or vasectomy, or having routine reproductive health checks.

There's no named comparison group for this test in our data, so we can't check it against specific rivals. Among the wider range of similarly sized fertility tests we track, its two markers place it around the middle of that range for depth, but at £395 it costs roughly five and a half times the £71.63 median for tests of similar size.

It scores well on collection convenience and clarity, since Better2Know describes the sample requirement, turnaround and process clearly, and turnaround is quick at two days. It scores poorly on price against similarly sized tests, and only moderately on results and follow-up, since a doctor does not review the results as standard.

Who is it for?

This suits men who want a sperm count and infection screen from a semen sample, produced on-site at Better2Know's laboratory, for example when investigating fertility difficulties or checking status after a vasectomy. Because there's no named comparison group for this test, it's worth checking prices for similarly sized fertility tests elsewhere, since this one costs well above the typical price for its size.

How it works

You produce a semen sample, ideally on-site at Better2Know's laboratory; in special circumstances the provider allows off-site collection using a sterile container it supplies. The sample is analysed for sperm count and cultured to check for infection, with results ready within two working days; a doctor does not review them as standard, though Better2Know can arrange a private consultation separately.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Two-day turnaround, one of the quicker results times among Better2Know's tests.
  • Checks for infection via semen culture alongside the sperm count.
  • Listing clearly explains the sample requirement, process and turnaround.

Cons

  • At £395, costs roughly five and a half times the £71.63 median for similarly sized fertility tests.
  • No named comparison group, so this price is hard to check against direct rivals.
  • Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.
  • Semen collection must happen on-site at the laboratory in most cases.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Sperm count and culture test, priced above typical
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This test measures sperm count and screens the sample for infection through a semen culture, produced on-site at Better2Know's laboratory. There's no named comparison group for it in our data, but among similarly sized fertility tests we track, £395 is roughly five and a half times the £71.63 median. Results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 7.8/10

    2 biomarkers, placing it in the 54th percentile of fertility tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    A semen sample taken at a clinic; results in around 2 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.

  • Value for money 2.0/10

    £395.00 against a median of £71.63 for the 22 similarly sized fertility tests we track (+451%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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