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Semen Analysis: RFL
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The Royal Free London (RFL) semen analysis service at Barnet Hospital assesses sperm and semen to identify factors influencing fertility and supports investigations of male infertility as well as post-vasectomy efficacy assessment.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusions
Reasons to request a test include:
- investigate difficulties conceiving
- determine fertility treatment suitability
- investigate male accessory gland function
- confirm success of procedure (e.g. vasectomy)
- assess effects of other procedures on fertility (e.g. post-chemotherapy, surgery).
How to Refer
Referral via tQuest
Patients can make an appointment to the RFL semen analysis service once a tQuest order has been placed.
Give the tQuest form to your patient and ask them to call Barnet Hospital andrology laboratory.
Patients will need to collect a sample container from Barnet Hospital before their appointment.
Please note: Reporting turnaround time is five working days. Results are usually made available through the EMIS Review system. Contact the andrology laboratory or email barnet.andrology@hslpathology.com for results that are not received.
Resources
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Review date: Saturday, 29 August 2026