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| Investigation | Seminal Analysis (Infertility) | | Indications | Infertility testing investigates the biological inability of a person to contribute to conception.
Obtain the specimen by masturbation, pass it directly without loss into the container provided. Fill details on the specimen container label. Place the container in the specimen transport bag - keep the container warm i.e. in a trouser pocket, close to the body and take to the laboratory within 50 minutes.
| | Request Form | Microbiology | | Transport Medium | Universal container with a blue `semen only` label. These are specially tested not to contain any toxins that may harm the sperm. Contact Laboratory Medicine specimen reception for a pack | | Volume | Collect the entire ejaculate | | Delivery Time | ASAP and within 50 minutes of the sample being produced. | | Storage Temp / Special conditions | 37°C, Keep in a trouser pocket close to the body. | | Turn around time for final test | Your doctor will have a written report within 7 days of your test. | | Appropriate testing /re-testing interval | You should not have sexual intercourse (or masturbate) for at least 3 days before the test. However, you should also abstain form intercourse (or masturbation) for more than 6 days before the test. | | Related tests | None | | HOW TO guides | None | | Information leaflets | None | | Publications | None | | Guidelines | None |
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