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What Is The Best Way To Store A Semen Sample?
Hi, my partner needs to have his sperm analysed. However, he travels frequently and his non-travel dates may not match the clinic appointment. If we collect the sperm sample, what would be the best way to store it until we get to the clinic - refrigeration? freezing? In a dry sterilized tube? The clinic is less than an hour away from our home.
Wed, 23 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The sample should reach laboratory within an hour of sperm colĺection. Analysis of stored sample won't be accurate especially the motility. He can collect the sample in the laboratory.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. B. Radhakrishnan Nair
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The sample should reach laboratory within an hour of sperm colĺection. Analysis of stored sample won't be accurate especially the motility. He can collect the sample in the laboratory.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. B. Radhakrishnan Nair
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