The pricing range of the kits starts from Rs 1,500 and goes up to Rs 60,000
LifeCell International has introduced a range of self-collection testing and preservation kits under its reproductive, sexual, women’s and baby health services. The testing kits are primarily aimed at encouraging testing for conditions that are often stigmatised and considered taboo. Thus, right from sample collection to obtaining reports, these newly launched testing kits ensure privacy and convenience
Mayur Abhaya, Managing Director of LifeCell International said, “Infertility is a growing concern in India with 10 to 14 per cent of the population affected, according to ISAR, and approximately 2.75 crore couples actively trying to conceive currently suffering from it. However, less than 1 per cent of infertile couples seek treatment, which translates to around 2,75,000 couples. It’s, unfortunately, this low as sexual and reproductive health are taboo topics in India, and any health issues related to them are associated with social stigma. Compounding this problem is the trend among Indian men and women to delay marriage and family planning due to career considerations. At LifeCell International, we are committed to helping them to not just understand their fertility status via first-to-market healthcare solutions such as SpermScore, OvaScore, and InferGenes, but also help plan for future dreams of parenthood by preservation services such as SpermVault & OvaVault.”
“I believe the problem in India isn’t lab availability or tests, but rather convenience and confidence issues. At LifeCell International, we’ve developed a solution using cutting-edge technology that allows individuals to undergo testing from the privacy of their homes, without needing a doctor’s prescription or visiting a lab for sample collection. This enables men and women to take the tests privately and conveniently, regardless of their location, whether in a city or a town,” added Abhaya.
Dr Nandita Palshetkar, President, The Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction said, “These self-test kits are a significant breakthrough in overcoming social taboos and in addressing the pressing need for accessible and discreet testing options for our men and women. These will ensure early detection of crucial ailments thereby enabling prompt medical intervention and guidance at an early stage. Confidentiality and convenience are paramount compared to traditional testing methods, LifeCell’s initiative has the potential to break barriers and revolutionise the way we approach reproductive and sexual health in India.”
Key service offerings:
- OvaScore is a female fertility hormone test that screens for 9 biomarkers to identify potential red flags, while SpermScore provides men with insight into their fertility status by testing 11 sperm health parameters and 14 sperm health conditions. SpermVault is an easy and convenient way for men, who wish to preserve their sperm for future use.
- InferGenes – Female, a vital test that analyses 26 genes linked with female infertility. Similarly, the InferGenes – Male panel analyses 36 clinically-relevant genes that could cause male infertility. GenesPass, is a genetic test that analyses 2000+ clinically relevant genes and can help individuals identify the risk of passing to their future child any inherited medical disease
- Perimenopause Test is FDA-cleared AMH blood test to determine the time to a woman’s final menstrual period and assess whether she is experiencing any underlying thyroid symptoms for effective management of her health.
- Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screen is a test that helps women to screen for the two most commonly sexually transmitted infections (STIs), while the STD panel screens for 8 common STIs.
- The HPV Test is particularly relevant for females, as it screens for 24 high-risk HPV strains that can cause cervical cancer, which is a prevalent health concern in India.
- OmegaScore-N and OmegaScore-P tests that measure the amount of Omega-3 DHA, which impacts both baby and mother, in lactating and pregnant women respectively.
LifeCell’s self-collection kits follow the self-sign up model where anyone who wishes to test themselves can order the kits online and have them delivered right to their doorstep. Once the sample has been collected, an individual has to simply send it back to LifeCell and they will receive their results online in a matter of days. And in case further guidance is needed, they even provide assistance in finding a medical professional to provide support and advice.
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