Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 1 hour of collection. Deliver specimen Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. only.

Patient Collection and Delivery Instructions

1. Patient should refrain from sexual intercourse or masturbation for 2 to 7 days prior to semen collection for accurate results.

2. Produce specimen by masturbation without artificial lubrication.

3. Collect specimen in a clean, wide-mouth, plastic or glass container. (Laboratory will provide a suitable container, if requested.)

4. It is important that entire ejaculate is collected. If not, specimen should be labeled “incomplete.”

Note:  When collection by masturbation is not possible, special condoms (not ordinary latex condoms) may be used. These special condoms are NOT available from the laboratory.

5. Within 1 hour of collection, bring specimen to laboratory, keeping it warm (68-104° F) in a pocket close to your body.

6. Specimens may also be produced in a room near the laboratory.

Note:  Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, and date and time of collection.