Specimen: Submit Semen in a sterile screw capped container. Specimen must reach the Lab within 1 hour of collection. Condoms are not acceptable. Note exact time of collection on specimen container and test request form. Patient should refrain from ejaculation for 2-7 days (ideally 3 days) prior to collection. Specimen must be obtained by masturbation only. Immediately prior to collection, patient should urinate, wash genital area with warm water and dry the part. Collect the entire ejaculate. Specimen must be kept at body temperature (shirt pocket- 37°C) after collection.

Stability (Room): 1 hr

Stability (Refrigerated): N/A

Stability (Frozen): N/A

Method: Physical Examination, Microscopy

Comment: Outstation samples not accepted

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 4 hrs

Usage: This assay helps in determining male fertility status. Male infertility can be due to decrease in the number of viable sperms, abnormal sperm morphology and abnormalities of the seminal fluid.

Specialty: Gynecologist

Disease: Infertility

Components:

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Not Available

Department: CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

Pre-test Information: Specimen must reach the Lab within 1 hour of collection. Condoms are not acceptable. Patient should refrain from ejaculation for 2-7 days (ideally 3 days) prior to collection. Specimen must be obtained by masturbation only. Immediately prior to collection, patient should urinate, wash genital area with warm water and dry the part. Collect the entire ejaculate.