FlowLabs Mail-In Semen Analysis Kit Featured in CBC News
January 13, 2026
FlowLabs was recently featured in CBC News for its new mail-in semen analysis testing kit, designed to improve access to fertility testing for men in rural and remote communities across Canada.
The article highlights common barriers to in-clinic testing, such as long travel distances, limited lab availability, work schedules, and personal discomfort, that often cause delays to fertility treatment. It describes how the new mail-in kit addresses these barriers and how it works, including how it meets the same standards as traditional in-person lab testing.
Dr. Jarvi, one of FlowLabs’ cofounders, was interviewed for the piece:
“The goal was to shift to at-home care in order to improve access in rural and remote communities,” said Dr. Keith Jarvi, head of urology at Mount Sinai Hospital and director of the Murray Koffler Urologic Wellness Centre.
He said access to male infertility testing has long been uneven across the province.
“We have a problem in Ontario that we have difficulty accessing lab services for men with infertility because there aren’t that many places that do semen tests,” Jarvi said.
“It’s been difficult for people who are not in one of the major centres to get testing done because you have to often travel for hours to get even a simple semen test done.”
The article also quotes FlowLabs’ president Murray Kline:
“As I understand it, it is a first of its kind being able to deliver a laboratory-quality test for semen analysis where the patient is able to courier the sample back to us,” Kline said.”
We’re proud to be recognized by CBC News for our efforts to expand access to fertility care across the country.