Semen Analysis: RFL

Barnet

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

Andrology laboratory

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.



Review date: Saturday, 29 August 2026