Semen Analysis: WH

HaringeyIslington
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Semen analysis service to establish whether a male factor is involved in infertility and therefore aid decisions about appropriate treatment. 

Post-vasectomy analysis to establish the absence of sperm. This assesses the success of sterilisation by vasectomy. 

Reasons to request a test include:

  • Investigate difficulties conceiving
  • Determine fertility treatment suitability
  • Confirm success of procedure (e.g. vasectomy)
  • Assess effects of other procedures on fertility (e.g. post-chemotherapy, surgery)

Patients should ensure they have abstained from sexual intercourse/ejaculation for between three and five days prior to testing.

Please note: appointments cannot be made for Tuesdays, weekends or bank holidays. From July, appointments cannot be made for Thursday, Friday, weekends and bank holidays. 

Contacts

HSL

Whittington 

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • Patient registered at a Haringey or Islington GP

How to Refer

EMIS form

Referral methods: e-RS

GPs and consultants can refer patients using the Choose and Book System; which allows the GP or consultant to choose the next available appointment. 

Please note this referral is for a pathology test only and not a referral to clinic. 

Please complete ICE request form for your patient to bring with the semen sample.

From Pathology user guide

For GP patients the Choose and Book system is used for making appointments; the process is as follows:

  • Logon to either the EMIS or Vision system and go to eReferral
  • Enter Gynaecology as the speciality and Infertility as the clinic
  • Search all
  • Select Andrology semen testing service

**Please add a note indicating whether an infertility or post vasectomy request**

Service Feedback

Neil Jones, Pathology Operational Manager (WH)

neil.jones6@nhs.net 020 7288 5832

Review date: Thursday, 15 April 2027