A Not for Profit Laboratory

The Bedford Research Foundation's clinical laboratory is a not for profit, Massachusetts public charity. The laboratory operates on the principle that revenues and information from existing laboratory tests should be used to support research and the development of new tests.

Program Costs & Insurance

These costs are estimates based on average patient expenditure per cycle. Please note that costs may vary depending on specific patient circumstances.

To keep our administrative costs low, payment in full for the specimen testing ($1,095.00) is necessary when the specimen is submitted. A nonrefundable, deposit of $100 is required for your first kit to be shipped and will be applied to your balance.

Specimen Collection
Initial Consultation with Dr. Kiessling
 There is a $300 program initiation fee which is included in the initial consult fee.
$475.00
Semen Analysis and Sperm Cryopreservation Analysis of specimen for assessment of infertility and other issues. Freezing to keep alive.
$445.00
(per specimen)
Viral Testing If the sperm count and motility are within normal limits, the specimen will be tested for viral burden.

$650.00
(per specimen)

Sub Total (per specimen)

 $1,095.00
Total (for two specimens) $2,665.00












Additional Costs
Specimen Shipping

 The first shipment is included in the cost of specimen processing. Additional shipments may incur fees of approximately $475 per shipment. Specimens can be shipped to any cooperating clinic. A consent form and 30 days notice is required. $0.00
Specimen Storage

 This is a monthly fee per specimen. There is no charge for the first month of specimen storage. $35.00


Insurance

Insurance coverage varies by patient, policy, and location. Patients have reported being told their insurance companies do not consider an infectious disease as a diagnosis of infertility, and therefore their infertility treatment will not be covered by insurance. Other patients have had some lab costs, such as semen analyses and blood hormone tests covered. The PCR test is not eligible for insurance coverage. Bedford Research Foundation does no insurance billing, but will provide you with the laboratory paperwork needed to submit a claim.