Description
Also known as:
Sperm Analysis
Sperm Count
Seminal Fluid Analysis
Semen Analysis test is for men:
Testing for infertility if their partner is having trouble becoming pregnant or after a vasectomy to determine if the operation was successful
Main purpose of the Semen Analysis test:
To diagnose a fertility problem in a male or about three months after he has had a vasectomy
Sample Required:
Semen sample collected in a sterile, wide-mouth container provided by the lab (often collected on-site)
Semen sample collected at home using a special condom obtained from a healthcare practitioner (sometimes)
Test Preparation Required:
For infertility testing, the male has to refrain from having sex or masturbation for 2-5 days before sample collection
