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: Email

Sperm cryopreservation

Referrals are accepted for sperm storage for patients at risk of permanent infertility due to medical treatments. Lab reports for the following blood tests must sent with the referral:

  • HIV 1&2
  • Hepatitis C antibodies
  • Hepatitis B core antibody
  • Hepatitis B surface antigen.

Additional tests are required for patients whose partner is unable to carry a pregnancy (e.g. same-sex relationships) to enable sperm to be used in surrogacy in future. These are:

  • Syphilis
  • Hepatitis A
  • Chlamydia.

If the patient is from a high-prevalence HTLV area (or has a sexual partner who is), please also test for HTLV1 antibodies.

To make a referral, complete the Semen Storage Referral - UCLH form and send it to uclh.fertilitylab@nhs.net

Where to find the form

  • Barnet: BAR Global Documents > Referral Forms folder
  • Camden: The Semen Storage - UCLH referral form is in the CAM Global folder. Please use the EMIS search to find it.
  • Enfield: ENF Global Documents > Gynae, Sexual and Reproductive folder
  • Haringey: HAR Global Documents > Gynae, Sexual and Reproductive folder
  • Islington: ISL Global Documents > Gynae, Sexual and Reproductive folder

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Referral methods: e-Referrals

Semen analysis

Semen analysis appointments can only be made through e-Referrals. To find the service, go to:

  • Specialty: Gynaecology
  • Clinic Type: Family Planning, Infertility, Not Otherwise Specified
  • Organisation/Location: University College Hospital Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing
  • Service Name: Routine Semen Analysis - Reproductive Medicine Laboratory - UCLH - RRV.

Locations

Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Laboratory

9am-3.45pm on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am-12pm on Wednesday and Thursday

University College Hospital, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, Lower Ground Floor, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU

Service Feedback

uclh.fertilitylab@nhs.net 020 3447 9436

Review date: Friday, 10 May 2024

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