Ordering Guidance

Additional Testing Requirements

Conventional semen analysis (FER / Semen Analysis, Semen) should be performed in conjunction with each strict criteria sperm morphology.

Shipping Instructions

Send specimen Monday through Friday

Necessary Information

Sperm count/mL is required (million/mL).

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation: Patient should have 2 to 7 days of sexual abstinence at the time of semen collection for accurate results.

Container/Tube: Slides

Specimen Volume: 2 slides-10 microL of liquefied semen on each slide

Collection Instructions:

1. If sperm concentration is <10 million/mL, centrifuge the specimen at 300 x G for 10 minutes before making slides.

2 Label 2 frosted slides in pencil with the patient's first and last name and the date of specimen collection. No adhesive labels.

3. Allow the semen to liquefy for 30 minutes.

4. Place 10 mcL of liquefied semen on the label end of each slide, and evenly smear the specimen using a plain slide (this process is the same as making a blood smear).

5. Allow the smears to air dry for 15 minutes before placing both slides into 1 slide holder for shipment.