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Semen Analysis - Post Vasectomy Only

Alternative Names:Sperm Analysis - Post Vasectomy Only
Laboratory:Anatomical Pathology
Test Code:Send Away
Specimen Types:Semen
Container Types:
Sterile Container
Collection & Request Instructions:A separate container is required for this test.
Deliver to laboratory within 60 minutes
Collect in am

Wherever possible, the patient should be referred to the collection facility at the Royal Womens Hospital.

Semen analysis is not performed by APS and must be referred to the Andrology Unit of the Royal Womens/Childrens Hospital

These are time critical samples.

Note: Samples for infertility investigations, donor screening and pre-chemotherapy cryopreservation must be collected at the collection centre of an  appropriate Andrology service (e.g. Royal Womens Hospital, Monash IVF, etc).

The requesting doctor must send the patient directly to one of these services.

The patient will be required to make an appointment with the appropriate collection centre.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately
Samples is stable at Room Temperature for up to 4 hrs. Hold for routine courier run if schedule meets delivery time
Assay Frequency:Daily
External Laboratory:Andrology Laboratory/Sperm Bank, RW&C Hospital