Semen Collection
Instructions (WA)
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Equipment
- 1 x 70ml Yellow-top Container. Available from any Australian Clinical Labs Collection Centre or your doctor.
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Procedure
- 2-7 days prior to test, abstain from all sexual activity.
- Obtain specimen by masturbation. Do not use a condom or any form of lubricant.
- Collect the entire specimen into a clear, sterile, plastic yellow-top container.
- Write your surname, first given name, date of birth and the date/time of collection on the container label.
- Keep specimen at approximately body temperature.
- Return the specimen, request form and completed patient instruction form directly to one of the locations listed below within 1 hour of collection.
- Samples are accepted Monday - Friday between 8:30am - 2:00pm only.
- Requests for DNA fragmentation can only be collected at Concept Fertility, please book a collection with the details below.
Location Address Concept Fertility
Please pre-book sample drop off by calling 9382 2388. Collection rooms are also available to book at this location.218 Nicholson Road, Subiaco Australian Clinical Labs Midland SJOG Midland, 1 Clayton Street, Midland Australian Clinical Labs Murdoch SJOG Murdoch, Wexford Medical Centre, 3 Barry Marshall Parade, Murdoch Australian Clinical Labs Osborne Park 23 Walters Drive, Osborne Park Australian Clinical Labs Subiaco SJOG Subiaco, Suite 204, 25 McCourt Street, Subiaco Australian Clinical Labs Bunbury SJOG Bunbury, Corner Robertson Drive & Bussell Highway, Bunbury Australian Clinical Labs Geraldton SJOG Geraldton, 12 Hermitage Street,
Geraldton -
Collection of Semen Post-Vasectomy
Collection instructions are the same as above, but check with your surgeon as a period of abstinence may not be required.
Please note: The form on the Patient Instructions Sheet (below) MUST be completed and returned with the specimen.
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