Sperm Count

A three-part semen test measuring sperm count, sperm health and viability, and an overall fertility risk indicator for men.

  • Male
Sample
Semen
Collection
Semen sample at clinic
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
3
Tests for
  • If you are likely to have any fertility problems
  • The health and viability of your Sperm
  • The number of Sperm in your semen sample

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
semen
Collection method
semen sample at clinic
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
3
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Male

What's tested

3 biomarkers as listed by Better2Know.

  • If you are likely to have any fertility problems
  • The health and viability of your Sperm
  • The number of Sperm in your semen sample

About this test

This test analyses a semen sample for three things: the number of sperm present, the health and viability of those sperm, and an overall indication of whether fertility problems are likely. Sperm count and quality are commonly used markers when investigating difficulty conceiving.

There are no directly comparable fertility tests in our data to benchmark this one against by name, but at £135 it sits well above the median price for similarly sized fertility tests we track, roughly 74% higher. Its biomarker count places it around the middle of that group.

The scores reflect a clearly described test with a straightforward in-clinic collection process and a stated turnaround, offset by that above-median pricing and by results not being doctor-reviewed as standard. Better2Know does offer a doctor consultation if your results suggest a fertility problem. Trust reflects Better2Know's Trustpilot rating of 4.2 from 775 reviews, CQC registration and 18 years trading.

Who is it for?

This suits a man who wants a same-visit indication of sperm count and quality, for example when investigating difficulty conceiving with a partner. We do not have directly comparable tests from other providers in our data for this one, so we cannot confirm whether a cheaper equivalent exists elsewhere. If you have specific symptoms, it is also worth discussing them with your GP.

How it works

You provide a semen sample in a private room at a Better2Know clinic. The sample is sent to the laboratory, where sperm count and the health and viability of the sperm are assessed. Turnaround is around one working day from when the sample reaches the lab. Results are uploaded to your online patient area and are not doctor-reviewed as standard, though Better2Know can arrange a consultation if your results suggest a fertility problem.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Reports sperm count alongside sperm health and viability, not count alone
  • Results available within about one working day
  • Straightforward in-clinic sample collection

Cons

  • £135, well above the median for similarly sized fertility tests we track
  • No doctor review as part of the standard service
  • No directly comparable tests in our data to check the price against

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Priced well above typical similarly sized fertility tests
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This clinic-based semen test reports sperm count, sperm health and viability, and a fertility risk indicator for £135. The provider does not list any directly comparable tests in our data, but the price sits well above the median for similarly sized fertility tests we track. It is not doctor-reviewed as standard, though Better2Know can arrange a consultation if levels are low.

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 8.2/10

    3 biomarkers, placing it in the 61st percentile of fertility tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 5.0/10

    A semen sample taken at a clinic; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the fertility norm of 2.

  • 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 2.8/10

    £135.00 against a median of £77.50 for the 26 similarly sized fertility tests we track (+74%).

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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