Post vasectomy specimens

 

Test information

At RSCH only. No appointment necessary.

The Andrology service operates from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday. Samples received outside of these times might be rejected. No appointment is necessary however samples must be accompanied with a GP request form in order for it to processed.

Samples required

The patient instruction leaflet can be downloaded here:

Download Instructions for Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis

Instructions for Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis (revision 5, last updated 18/11/2022)

 

This form needs to be completed when you bring your sample to the lab: 

Download Andrology – Patient Information. Andrology – Patient Information  (revision 2, last reviewed 25/8/23).

Turnaround time

5 days

Reference ranges

See report.

Enquiries

Cytology (semenology)