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.