General:
Semen analysis is routinely performed by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8:00 AM and 12:00 noon in our laboratory located in our office. (If you need a different day or time, please let us know and we will be happy to try to accommodate you.) Please call the office (561-368-5500) at least one week in advance for scheduling and information. A doctor’s prescription requesting semen analysis testing is required. The current cost of the semen analysis is $150.00 payable at the time of the visit.
Description of Analysis:
The semen sample will be evaluated for the sperm number, the percent and quality
of movement and the percentage of sperm with normal shape. Other tests,
including test preparations for insemination or IVF procedures will be
performed, as needed.
Collection:
- You should abstain from sexual intercourse and/or masturbation for a minimum of 3 days prior to collection, but not longer than 7 days.
- You may collect the semen sample in a room provided for this purpose in our office, or at home, as long as you deliver it to the office within 1 hour of collection.
- The specimen should be collected by masturbation into a sterile container supplied by the lab. No artificial lubricant, other than mineral oil, should be used. When collection by masturbation is not possible, special condoms may be purchased in our office. Do not use an ordinary condom or interrupted sex as means of collection.
- It is important that the whole ejaculate is collected for accurate results. If part of the sample is lost during ejaculation, the sample should be labeled “incomplete.”
- Tighten the lid securely before delivering the container to the lab. Label the specimen with your name, date and time of collection. Please keep the container upright during transport to avoid spillage. Avoid extreme variations of temperature (no less than 75 degrees F or greater than 98 degrees F).
- Bring the specimen and the completed requistion and history forms to the receptionist at the office. These forms may be obtained on our website: www.bocafertility.com
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