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| Investigation | Seminal Analysis (Post Vasectomy) | | Indications | A vasectomy aims to ensure that the patient will be sterile after surgery by preventing sperm from entering the seminal stream (ejaculate).
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. | | Specimen Type |  Semen in a blue toxicity tested universal | | Request Form | Microbiology | | Transport Medium | Universal container with a blue `semen only` label. | | Volume | Collect the entire ejaculate | | Delivery Time | Within 50 minutes of production | | Storage Temp / Special conditions | 27-30C close to the body during transport to the laboratory | | Related tests | None | | HOW TO guides | None | | Information leaflets | None | | Publications | None | | Guidelines | None |
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