Semen Analysis: WH

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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.

Contacts

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • Patient at Whittington Hospital or referred to the Whittington by their GP

How to Refer

EMIS form

Referral methods: e-Referrals

e: whh-tr.fertilityunit-whitthealth@nhs.net

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

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 5086

Review date: Saturday, 27 September 2025