Laboratory test
Semen Analysis
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Also known as
Semen Analysis Test
- Sample
- Confirm with the laboratory
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- Same day / 24 hours
- Parameters
- 19
What is the Semen Analysis?
Semen Analysis includes Abstinence, Volume (Semen), Appearance (Semen), Liquefaction, Viscosity and additional measurements listed below. The listed sample is Semen. The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the Semen Analysis measure?
19 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Other measurements19 parameters
| Parameter | Unit | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| Abstinence | days | |
| Volume (Semen) | mL | 3160-9 |
| Appearance (Semen) | ||
| Liquefaction | ||
| Viscosity | ||
| pH (Semen) | ||
| Sperm concentration | million/mL | |
| Total sperm number | million/ejaculate | |
| Progressive motility (PR) | % | |
| Non-progressive motility (NP) | % | |
| Immotile (IM) | % | |
| Total motility (PR + NP) | % | |
| Vitality (live spermatozoa) | % | |
| Normal forms (strict criteria) | % | |
| Round cells | million/mL | |
| Peroxidase-positive leucocytes | million/mL | |
| Agglutination | ||
| Fructose | 13943-6 | |
| Impression (WHO nomenclature) |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
Semen Analysis: sample & preparation
Sample: Confirm with the laboratory. Fasting: Not required.
- Please abstain from ejaculation for 2 to 7 days before the test. Collect the entire sample by masturbation into the sterile container provided, avoiding lubricants, and deliver it to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection, keeping it close to body temperature.
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Book the Semen Analysis at the lab
19 parameters · No fasting required · Report time: Same day / 24 hours
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Semen analysis is booked at the laboratory, not online. The sample must be produced on site after 2–5 days of abstinence and reach the bench within an hour, so call us to fix a slot and we will confirm the preparation with you.
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