Category
Microbiology
Sub Category
Fluid Analysis
Synonyms/Aliases
Semenalysis; Seminogram; Spermiogram; Spermogram.
Abbreviations
N / A
Type
Profile/ panel (bundled tests)
Results
Results will be ready after 4 hours
Method
Visual, chemical & microscopic examination in accordance with the guidelines contained in the latest who semenalysis manual.
Temp
Room to body temperature e.G. In inner pocket of a jacket.
Setup
Setup perfomed everyday
Pre-analytic Considerations :
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Components / Parameters
Volume, color, vitality, motility, morphology, etc.
Test ordering Instructions
Fill out test request form fully & legibly. Clearly state indication I.E. Infertility/ subfertility assessment vs. Post vasectomy assessment.
Patient preparation
For walk-in clients only; must have abstained for a minimum of 48 hours & maximum of 7 days (if the indication is fertility assessment); must be at least 2-3 months post vasectomy & sexually active (if the indication is post vasectomy assessment). Detailed instructions available from the lab.
Sample Requirements
Fill out test request form fully & legibly. clinical history/ indications required inclusive of results of other diagnostic work-up. concurrent CBC printout or CBC order required. concurrent PBF order/ examination required for optimal hematological assessment.
Sample type
semen
Container/ preservative
Sterile Labeled Containers
Sample volume
collect sample entirely
Rejection criteria
Samples >1 hour old from time of collection.
Other Instructions
Must be delivered within 30 minutes of collection; collection time must be captured
Reference intervals
As per cut-offs provided in the latest version of the world health organization (who) semenalysis manual
Clinical Utility
Male (IN)fertility assessment; assessing the success of a vasectomy procedure.
Test Limitations/ Confounders
Samples collected in condoms may give erroneous values due to the presence of spermicides; incorrect abstinence (for fertility assessment) & post vasectomy periods may give rise to misleading results.