Semen Analysis Specimens - Guidelines for Submitting
Two unique identifiers must be labeled on the specimen container and on the Semen Analysis Request Form. Unique identifiers include first and last name as well as health card number, medical record number, or another unique identifier. Date of birth does not qualify as a unique identifier
Specimens must be submitted to the laboratory within one hour of being collected by the patient
Specimens should be kept close to body temperature until delivered. Placing the sterile container under the arm will keep the specimen warm until delivered
Specimens must be submitted to the laboratory Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. only , excluding holidays
All sections of the Semen Analysis Request Form must be filled out including type of analysis required, patient history regarding vasectomy and reversal dates, time of last ejaculation prior to specimen collection, time of specimen collection and name of requesting physician
Specimen containers must be plastic sterile specimen container with a screw top
Specimens may not be collected in condoms
Patients must abstain from sexual intercourse and ejaculation for three days prior to test
Specimens are to be delivered to Central Accessioning, first floor, DJ Mackenzie Building, VG site
Please note there is no facility for specimen collection at the laboratory
