Thus, it is best if the patient begins this collection process with a partially filled bladder. The semen and urine specimens are transported to the laboratory where each is examined microscopically for the presence of sperm. To do so, the urine specimen is centrifuged and the total number of sperm cells in the pellet is counted. For the semen, a count and motility of sperm is provided. Specimens are accepted Mon.
Results are available to the physician the same day.
An immunologic cause of infertility may result when a man develops antibodies to his own sperm or when the wife develops antibodies to her husband ' s sperm. Requires a fresh semen sample. Specimens are accepted Mon. Fri., by appointment only . Results are available to the physician the same day.