Vasectomy Test Kit: Confirm Your Vasectomy’s Success at Home
After your vasectomy, it’s essential to confirm that the procedure was successful.
North Idaho Urology offers an easy and convenient at-home post-vasectomy test kit in partnership with Fellow. This mail-in test ensures your results are accurate without the need for a clinic visit, providing peace of mind in the comfort of your own home.
How Do I Know It Worked?
After undergoing a vasectomy, it’s important to confirm the procedure’s success through a post-vasectomy semen analysis. At North Idaho Urology, we offer a convenient, at-home testing solution with our partner, Fellow. This eliminates the need for a follow-up clinic visit, allowing you to ensure your procedure was effective from the comfort of your own home.
What Is the Vasectomy Test Kit?
The Vasectomy Test Kit is an easy, reliable mail-in service provided 12 weeks after your procedure. Fellow’s test kit ensures compliance with the American Urological Association’s guidelines for post-vasectomy semen analysis and uses a CLIA-certified lab for accurate results.
Benefits of the Vasectomy Test Kit:
- Convenience: Complete the test at home without needing to visit the clinic.
- Ease of Use: Simply activate your kit after the vasectomy, and Fellow will remind you to use it when the time is right.
- Retesting: If any sperm are detected, Fellow will offer retesting at no extra charge until your vasectomy is confirmed successful.
- Fast Results: Receive your results within 5-7 business days after sending your sample via prepaid UPS shipping.
Instructional Steps for the Vasectomy Test:
- Activate Your Kit: Before leaving the clinic, scan the QR code on the kit box to activate it. This ensures you receive timely reminders for the test.
- Collect Your Sample: 12 weeks after your vasectomy, follow the included instructions to register the kit, collect your sample, and send it back using the prepaid shipping label.
- Receive Your Results: Both you and your provider will receive the test results within 5-7 business days after shipment.