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Semen Analysis: UCLH
NCL Wide
Under Review — this page was due to be reviewed
by Friday, 10 May 2024. The information shown here may be outdated.
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The University College London Hospitals (UCLH) semen analysis service aims to assess a man's sperm and semen to identify factors which may be influencing fertility.
Reasons to request a test include to:
- investigate difficulties conceiving
- determine fertility treatment suitability
- confirm success of a procedure (e.g. vasectomy)
- assess effects of other procedures on fertility (e.g. post-chemotherapy, surgery).
Patients must have an appointment to be seen and must have between two to seven days of sexual abstinence. The wait for appointments is approximately 10-12 weeks.
Due to COVID-19, patients are required to bring their samples with them to their appointment. Instructions and sterile specimen pots are sent to the patient around a month before their appointment.
For information on sperm banking / sperm cryopreservation, see the Semen Storage service page.
How to Refer
EMIS form
Referral methods: e-Referrals
Refer via eRS
Complete the Semen Analysis Referral Form – UCLH
How to find the service
- Specialty: Gynaecology
- Clinic Type: Family Planning, Infertility, Not Otherwise Specified
- Service Name: Routine Semen Analysis - Reproductive Medicine Laboratory - UCLH - RRV
Where to find the forms
- Barnet: BAR Global Documents > Referral Forms
- Camden: Camden Global Documents > Sexual Health & Reproductive
- Enfield: ENF Global Documents > Gynae, Sexual and Reproductive
- Haringey: HAR Global Documents > Gynae, Sexual and Reproductive
- Islington: ISL Global Documents > Gynae, Sexual and Reproductive
Locations
Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Laboratory
9am-3.45pm on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am-12pm on Wednesday and Thursday
Service Feedback
Resources
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Review date: Friday, 10 May 2024