Category
Microbiology
Sub Category
Procedure
Synonyms/Aliases
Sperm Prepararion
Abbreviations
N / A
Type
N / A (Procedure)
Results
Results will be ready after 4 hours
Method
Density gradient centrifugation.
Temp
Room to body temperature
Setup
Setup perfomed on week days
Pre-analytic Considerations :
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Components / Parameters
N / A
Test ordering Instructions
Fill out request form fully & legibly. Book with the lab/ confirm reagent availability.
Patient preparation
For walkin clients Only
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 Containers
Sample volume
collect entirely volume
Rejection criteria
N / A
Other Instructions
Deliver promptly at room to body temperature. Collection time must be captured.
Reference intervals
N / A
Clinical Utility
To prepare semen samples for intrauterine insemination (IUI) or IVF
Test Limitations/ Confounders
N / A -