Information Other Names Semen collection or sperm study. Before the test Purpose of test To determine a man's fertility or infertility based on a variety of laboratory tests on the semen specimen. Doctor's office, lab, or home. You give a semen sample. Risks and precautions None.
Some physicians recommend refraining from sexual activity for three days before the test.
Equipment used Urine specimen cup. Obtaining the sample at the doctor's office or laboratory is more effective, ensuring a safe and fast delivery for analysis. Otherwise, the specimen must be delivered quickly to the doctor's office or laboratory and kept at room temperature and out of the light until delivery. After the test After the Test You are free to leave and resume normal activities immediately. Results available when 1-10 days, depending on the number and complexity of tests performed.