Semen Analysis
Copyright 2001-2007, Daviess Community Hospital
1314 East Walnut Street - Post Office Box 760 - Washington, Indiana 47501- (812) 254-2760
Procedure Title:
Semen Analysis
Patient Name:
__________________________________________
Appointment Time:
When:________________________
Date:__________________________
Time:________________________
Where:
Report to Admitting Office with lab order. The Admitting Office is located in the front lobby of the hospital. Then, report to the Laboratory.
Purpose :
This test is done for infertility purposes.
Preparation:
Do not ejaculate (either through sexual intercourse of masturbating) for at least 3 days before the test to make sure the test results are correct.
Procedure:
Collect a sample in the sterile container provide by the laboratory. Do not collect the sample in a condom. Label the specimen with the patients name and date of birth if not already done by the laboratory. Deliver the specimen with 30 minutes of collection. The specimen must be kept at body temperature until brought to the lab. Place the specimen in the underarm or somewhere close to the body. Provide the time that the specimen was collected.
After Car
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:
You may resume all routine activities after completing this procedure.
Please call the Laboratory at (812) 254- 8867 if you have questions.
Reviewed:
10/18/2008