Semen Analysis: UCLH

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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

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Review date: Friday, 10 May 2024