Procedure Name: Sperm Count
Department Responsible for performing Procedure:
Urinalysis / Serology
Department Contact Information:
(770) 991-8155 ext. 5402
Where to Report:
Enter the hospital at the Outpatient Entrance. Then the specimen must
be brought directly to the clinical laboratory on the first floor of the hospital.
What to Bring:
- Physician Order
- Specimen
- Semen Analysis Worksheet
- Your insurance / Medicaid / Medicare card
- Driver's License / Photo Identification
- Please check with your insurance carrier for any authorization requirements.
Patient Instructions:
- There must be an abstinence period of at least 48 hours but not more
that 7 days. Your physician must instruct you as to the time period needed.
- The specimen must be collected in a chemical free container which your
doctor will supply to you. The specimen must be obtained by masturbation
using no lubricants.
- No specimens will be collected in the laboratory. The specimen must
be received in the laboratory within one hour of collection.
- The specimen must be kept near body temperature. This can be accomplished
by placing the container next to the skin under clothing.
- Please read the Procedure Information for additional instructions and
information.
- Please read the Procedure Information for additional instructions and
information.
Procedure Information:
Semen analysis is an important part of infertility evaluation. The semen
analysis includes a sperm count and measures other parameters such as
volume, pH and viscosity to assist the physician in his evaluation. Sperm
counts are also performed to monitor post-vasectomy sterilization. These
tests are performed Monday through Friday (exluding holidays). The specimen
must be received between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and the
test must be scheduled ahead of time. To schedule the test call the laboratory
at (770) 991-8155 on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Speak to the
technologist in the Urinalysis/Serology Department at extension 5402.
Additional Information:
Your doctor should also give you a copy of the Semen Analysis Worksheet
that has been completed by you and your doctor to assist the laboratory
in completing the test. After you have left your specimen in the laboratory,
you need to go to Outpatient Registration to be registered. Please check
with your insurance carrier to assure this service is covered. If it is
not a covered service please be prepared to cover the cost.
Specific Form(s) to remember:
Semen Analysis Worksheet