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Semen Analysis


Also known as: Sperm analysis; sperm count; seminal fluid analysis
Related tests: Antisperm antibody test

At a Glance

Why Get Tested?

To investigate the health of your reproductive organs if your partner is having trouble becoming pregnant, or after a vasectomy to determine if the operation was successful

When to Get Tested?

When you think you might have a fertility problem or after you have had a vasectomy

Sample Required?

A semen sample collected in a sterile container provided by the lab