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Men's Health | DNA Test
Illustration of a male symbol on a blue background with a green “with DNA kit” badge — the Men's Health genetic test by Apixmed Prism, the sample-collection-kit variant.Tablet mockup with the Apixmed PRISM logo and a list of report categories for the Men's Health genetic test: Male fertility and sperm quality, Sexual function, Prostate and lower urinary tract health, Hormonal markers and androgen status, Age-related and androgen-dependent male traits, Cancer risks in men's health — on a blue background.Infographic with a DNA helix on a blue background and a stats card: 700,000 genetic markers, 22 complex traits, 12 individual genetic variants — the Men's Health genetic test by Apixmed Prism.Open box of the Apixmed Prism DNA saliva collection kit on a blue background, with captions describing the test's benefits: collect your sample at home, personalized lifestyle recommendations, secure data storage.
Illustration of a male symbol on a blue background with a green “with DNA kit” badge — the Men's Health genetic test by Apixmed Prism, the sample-collection-kit variant.Tablet mockup with the Apixmed PRISM logo and a list of report categories for the Men's Health genetic test: Male fertility and sperm quality, Sexual function, Prostate and lower urinary tract health, Hormonal markers and androgen status, Age-related and androgen-dependent male traits, Cancer risks in men's health — on a blue background.Infographic with a DNA helix on a blue background and a stats card: 700,000 genetic markers, 22 complex traits, 12 individual genetic variants — the Men's Health genetic test by Apixmed Prism.Open box of the Apixmed Prism DNA saliva collection kit on a blue background, with captions describing the test's benefits: collect your sample at home, personalized lifestyle recommendations, secure data storage.

Men's Health | DNA Test

12 500 UAH
9 999 UAH

IMPORTANT!

THE PRICE OF THE TEST INCLUDES A DNA SAMPLE COLLECTION KIT.

About the test

The Apixmed Prism Men's Health genetic test covers 34 markers across six areas of reproductive and hormonal health, including 22 complex markers and 12 individual genetic variants in 9 genes.

What you get from the report

  • A DNA kit for collecting your saliva sample yourself is already included in the price of the test.

  • Genotyping of the sample in an accredited laboratory.

  • A report explaining 34 markers and genetic variants in plain language, with an interpretation of the results:

    • 22 polygenic (complex) traits with an explanation of your individual result and what it means;

    • 12 individual genetic variants with an explanation of their possible biological significance;

  • Context for every marker: genetics is not considered in isolation from lifestyle, age, environment and other factors.

  • Personalized recommendations on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, lifestyle and preventive approaches.

  • The option of a consultation with an Apixmed Prism specialist based on your report results.

  • Pointers to potentially relevant laboratory or clinical parameters that you can discuss with your doctor.

  • Data protection in line with ISO 27001, GDPR and HIPAA standards.

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Description

The Men's Health genetic test covers six areas, within which it analyzes 22 complex markers and 12 individual genetic variants in 9 genes: from fertility and sexual function to prostate health, androgen status and cancer conditions. The test presents results in two groups: complex markers are calculated polygenically and describe a relative shift in population-level risk, while individual genetic variants with mechanistic links are interpreted individually. Among the latter are variants in the BRCA2 and CHEK2 genes that carry substantially greater clinical weight — they are not a diagnosis and require confirmation by clinical sequencing. The test does not measure any marker directly — instead it examines the stable genetic context that complements a urological examination and laboratory tests rather than replacing them.

How the sample is collected

DNA sample collection is done using saliva. You receive the kit by post and collect your own DNA sample into a special tube — it takes just a few minutes and requires no preparation. The sample is then sent for analysis to an accredited laboratory, and you receive your result in digital format.

What the genetic test covers

Complex markers (PRS method)

22 markers across six areas. Assessed using polygenic risk scores: tens and hundreds of variants together shape the contribution to a predisposition, and no single one of them determines the picture on its own.

  • Male fertility and sperm quality: testicular disease

  • Sexual function: erectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, sexual activity

  • Prostate and lower urinary tract health: prostate disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms, prostatitis, chronic prostatitis (chronic pelvic pain syndrome), prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

  • Hormonal markers and androgen status: luteinising hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), testosterone, bioavailable testosterone, oestradiol, DHEA, sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), male hypogonadism

  • Age-related and androgen-dependent male traits: androgenetic alopecia in men, facial and body hair growth, timing of puberty in men

  • Cancer risks in men's health: prostate cancer, testicular germ cell tumor

Individual genetic variants with mechanistic links

12 genetic variants in 9 genes. A mechanistic link to the trait is described for each, so they are interpreted individually and are not included in the complex markers.

  • FSHR: the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor, associated with reproductive hormones

  • NOS3: associated with erectile function

  • KLK3: encodes PSA; three variants are associated with baseline PSA levels regardless of prostate status

  • AR: the androgen receptor, associated with tissue sensitivity to androgens

  • SPOCK1 and SRD5A2: associated with androgen-dependent traits, including hair growth, three variants

  • BRCA2: hereditary predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer; in men, relevant to prostate and breast cancer, one variant

  • MSMB and HOXB13: associated with predisposition to prostate cancer

  • This is not full sequencing of these genes but an analysis of several specific variants that are well documented in ClinVar. Any positive result for these requires confirmation by clinical sequencing and consultation with a genetic counselor before any medical decisions are made.

Who the Apixmed Prism Men's Health DNA Test is for

  • Family history of prostate cancer or hereditary breast cancer: specific genetic context for a conversation with a urologist or genetic counselor.

  • Planning pregnancy with a partner: context on male fertility for a joint conversation with a doctor.

  • Age 40+ and prostate prevention: specific topics for routine urological examinations.

  • When choosing supplements: a reason to discuss whether they are appropriate with your doctor, not grounds to change anything on your own.

The Men's Health test is not a diagnosis and does not replace consultation with a doctor.

The results assess probability rather than establishing a predetermined outcome. They are not a diagnosis and do not confirm or rule out conditions, including cancer. The test does not replace PSA testing, ultrasound, semen analysis or other urological investigations. Clinical decisions are made by a specialist, taking into account your history, symptoms, age, medication and test results.

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How does a genetic test for men differ from PSA or hormone testing?
A blood test for PSA, testosterone or other hormones shows the level here and now, and it is affected by age, health status, medication and the time of collection. A genetic test does not measure that level: it describes statistical associations between DNA variants and markers established in population studies. PSA and hormone testing show the state of your body right now; a DNA test shows individual features of how it functions and its predispositions, which can help you understand that state better if you read the results of both together rather than each on its own.
How is the sample collected?
You receive the DNA kit by post and collect saliva into a special tube yourself — the procedure takes a few minutes and requires no special preparation or clinic visit. The sample is then sent to the laboratory for genotyping, and you receive the result in digital format.
Does a positive result for BRCA2 or CHEK2 mean I will definitely get cancer?
No. These variants increase genetic predisposition to cancer conditions, including prostate and breast cancer in men, but they are not a diagnosis and do not guarantee the disease. The test analyzes several specific known variants, not the entire sequence of the BRCA2 and CHEK2 genes, so any positive result must be confirmed by clinical sequencing and a consultation with a genetic counselor.
How do complex markers differ from individual polymorphisms and pathogenic variants?
These are three different levels of the report. Complex markers are calculated polygenically: tens and hundreds of variants contribute to a predisposition at once, and the assessment takes the contribution of each into account. Individual polymorphisms with mechanistic links are presented individually, with their own interpretation, and are not included in the complex markers. Pathogenic variants in the BRCA2 and CHEK2 genes stand apart: their individual effect on risk is substantially greater and established in clinical research. The report keeps these categories separate so their weight is not mixed together.
Does the genotype affect how a PSA result is interpreted?
Yes, partly. Variants of the KLK3 gene are associated with baseline PSA levels regardless of prostate status, so genetic context can help a doctor interpret a specific test result more accurately. This does not replace the test itself and does not establish a diagnosis: decisions about next steps are made by a urologist.
How reliable is a genetic test for men?

The reliability of a genetic test for men has two components. The first is the technical accuracy of genotyping, ensured by the laboratory's accreditation within its official scope. The second is the strength of evidence behind the interpretation, and this is not the same for every marker: some associations have been confirmed in large studies, while others so far rest on preliminary data and may require confirmation. The report states the level of evidence for each marker separately.

Can a genetic test for men establish a diagnosis?
No, the test does not establish diagnoses and does not rule out conditions, including benign prostatic hyperplasia or cancer. If you have symptoms or abnormal laboratory results, see a urologist: only they can carry out diagnosis and treatment.
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