You give a semen sample. Urine specimen cup. To determine a man's fertility or infertility based on a variety of laboratory tests on the semen specimen. How it works A semen specimen is submitted for laboratory analysis.
Some physicians recommend refraining from sexual activity for three days before the test.
Test procedure Either at home or in a doctor's office or laboratory, the man is required to masturbate to ejaculation and collect the semen in a sterile plastic container, usually the same kind used for a urine sample. 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 You are free to leave and resume normal activities immediately. Factors affecting results Improper collection procedure, especially affecting volume.