Brett Y.
I needed a DNA fragmentation test and…
I needed a DNA fragmentation test and couldn’t find an at home service that offered that type of testing. Legacy had what I needed and the process was easy and affordable.

Legacy (Give Legacy, Inc.) is a US male fertility company that offers at-home sperm testing and sperm freezing through mail-in kits. Its services include semen analysis, post-vasectomy semen testing, sperm DNA fragmentation testing and long-term sperm freezing (cryopreservation).How it works: A client orders a kit online, collects a sample at home and ships it to Legacy’s lab. Samples reach analysis in 21 hours on average, about 30% faster than other mail-in sperm testing providers, meaning we receive your best possible sample.Results are ready within 2 business days in a physician-reviewed report with recommendations for improving sperm health. Legacy is available in all 50 states, pricing starts at $145, and clients can pay with HSA or FSA funds.Sperm storage: Legacy stores frozen sperm for up to 25 years. Legacy is the only company that stores each client’s frozen samples across multiple sites, so a problem at one facility cannot wipe out a client’s entire deposit.Accuracy: Legacy’s mail-in kit is clinically validated. In a study published in the American Journal of Men’s Health in 2025, Legacy’s researchers showed that results from samples analyzed after shipping accurately predict the values of a fresh sample. Legacy’s lab adjusts results for the decline in sperm motility that occurs during shipping, using a predictive algorithm that accounts for how motility drops over time.The lab measures semen volume, sperm concentration, motility and morphology with a computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA) system.Sperm DNA fragmentation is measured with the Halosperm sperm chromatin dispersion (SCD) test, which Legacy validated for mail-in samples and presented at the ASRM Scientific Congress in 2022. Legacy offers the only validated mail-in sperm DNA fragmentation test in the US, and its researchers have published several peer-reviewed studies on mail-in semen testing.Lab and licensing: Legacy runs its own andrology lab in Hoboken, New Jersey, CLIA-certified for high-com
Legacy (givelegacy.com) has 94 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5.
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Brett Y.
I needed a DNA fragmentation test and couldn’t find an at home service that offered that type of testing. Legacy had what I needed and the process was easy and affordable.
Corey
I knew I wanted the procedure but wanted to keep my options open for the future. I decided to freeze my sperm before my vasectomy, and Legacy made the process so easy. The kit arrived quickly, and the instructions were pretty straightforward. The detailed analysis gave me a lot of confidence in the quality of what I was storing. It’s really a small price to pay for knowing that I can start a family in the future. Highly recommended.
Anonymous
My doctor recommended I do this before I start my HRT. They told me this company would be just as good as any lab and much easier - they weren't wrong!! The closest office for me to get this done is over an hour away and terrifying since it requires multiple appointments. Here I did everything online from home. When I looked into it I found out they are fully CLIA certified just like the lab I would be using at the University hospital which made me feel better. Everything on line was affirming, they used my proper pronouns and preferred name. The package was so subtle - no one in my house even knew what it was. The best thing was that I got results back so fast so I didn't have to delay finally starting my HRT!!! And they do something called a "post thaw motility" which means when I go to use this in the future, my docs will know exactly what they have ahead of time. They also offer STI testing and DNA fragmentation which my doctor said I didn't need in this case but it was great to know they really do all the same things any other medical lab does. And they do it WAY more conveniently
Patrick J.
It was super easy and convenient overall. Being able to collect the sample at home was way more comfortable than doing it in a doctor’s office, and it was way cheaper compared to using a sperm bank. I also really liked getting regular updates throughout the process and being able to see the quality of my samples at the end.
RkXidymIAB
I used Legacy to bank sperm before a scheduled vasectomy. Their website showed that their lab would be open to receive my final pre-procedure sample, so I shipped it as instructed. After it was sent, I was told the lab was actually closed and the transport media would expire before they reopened—making the sample medically unusable. That sample was my last chance to bank sperm before surgery. Legacy later acknowledged the confusion between their website and their internal holiday closure and refunded only part of the cost, offering replacement kits after the vasectomy—which cannot replace what was lost. This is an extremely time-sensitive, life-altering service. A failure of coordination between shipping, lab hours, and customer communication resulted in irreversible loss of reproductive material. I would strongly caution anyone relying on them for pre-procedure fertility preservation to double-verify lab intake dates in writing before shipping. *Ahh, very interesting response. Before they posted it, they offered me a partial refund if I removed my review and signed an NDA waiving any rights to pursue legal action.
Response from LegacyJan 15, 2026
Hi there, we're so sorry to hear about the negative experience you had. I want you to know our team, including our CEO, conducted a full review of your experience from end to end including calls and e-mails. For context, during the five month period between your purchase the the vasectomy you indicated above, the team handled a number of your requests including sending you a complimentary replacement kit after an error on your end. We also sent you notifications around lab closure dates, a month prior to the holidays. The team is available from 9am ET to 8pm ET during all operating days, and would have been happy to confirm any questions you may have had. We deeply regret that you were not able to bank all the samples you had hoped for prior to your procedure. Sincerely, Jaclyn Head of Client Experience
Left empty H.
Sent in a sample and my result were canceled. No reason .... just canceled
Response from LegacyJan 12, 2026
Hi there, can you please share your order number with me at [email protected] so I can look into what happened? I've never heard of that happening before; hopefully we can get this quickly sorted out together. Thanks so much. Jaclyn, Head of Client Services
Johnson
Thank you so much for the fast turn around! This is our second test and I’m so thankful for the security you provide, the timely turnaround (stupid fast) and the easy to follow instructions!
Zhaocheng P.
I purchased the expensive "For Tomorrow" bundle ($1495) expecting premium medical service, but what I got was a logistical nightmare. Misleading Location: Their marketing makes you feel they are accessible, but their lab is on the East Coast (NJ/NY). If you live in California like me, your sensitive biological sample has to travel across the entire continent. Logistics Failure: I followed their instructions, but my sample was stuck in transit for days due to their poor planning around holidays. For a medical service that requires temperature control, this is unacceptable. Emotional Damage: The uncertainty and delays caused me immense panic and stress. When you are banking sperm for the future, you need reliability, not excuses. If you are on the West Coast, do NOT use Legacy. They cannot guarantee the safety of your sample during shipping. I deeply regret paying this much for such unreliable service.
Response from LegacyJan 9, 2026
Hi Zhaocheng, thanks for sharing your feedack with us. I’m genuinely sorry for the stress you experienced — banking your sperm is deeply personal, and any uncertainty is unacceptable. I do want to clarify one point for accuracy: we have overnight shipping nationwide, and our transit times - already the fastest in the industry - are actually shortest from California. That said, your experience during a high-volume holiday shipping period clearly fell short of the standard we set for our premium services. Our kits are validated to maintain temperature stability well beyond standard transit windows, but that does not change how distressing it is when tracking or transit delays occur. We are actively upgrading our holiday-specific logistics safeguards to prevent situations like this from happening again. As you know, our CEO reached out personally to resolve your issue on Dec 31st. We are sorry that you are still feeling frustration associated with your experience and we are committed to doing what we can to make things right. Sincerely, Jaclyn, head of Client Experience