Fertilty Testing Sperm
Assessing Quality and Quantity
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How is the sample collected?
The semen sample is collected by self-stimulation (masturbation) into a sterile container. This can be collected at home or in our office.
How do I prepare for my collection?
We ask that you please practice abstinence for 2-5 days before your collection.
Can I do my collection at home?
Yes, Generation Next Fertility allows for samples to be collected at home using a collection kit provided by our Andrology lab. The sample must be dropped off to our office by the patient, in person, within one hour of collection. Remember to bring a valid photo ID with you on the day of your appointment in order for us to confirm your identity.
Do not use lubricants, condoms, or oral stimulation for collection. You can use the lubricant provided in the specimen collection kit provided by our Andrology lab.
After the specimen is collected, tightly close the container, write your name, date of birth, and date/time of collection on the collection cup label. The cup can then be placed inside the specimen bag provided for transport.
Please keep the collection cup at body temperature, do not store it with cold items or in.
What is Semen Analysis testing for?
Semen Volume
Total Sperm Count
Total Motility
Sperm Vitality
Sperm Morphology
Other Cellular Elements
What do my
results mean?
What is my total sperm count?
The total sperm count is the total number of sperm in a semen sample.
How is sperm concentration different from sperm count?
Sperm concentration is the total amount of sperm cells in 1 milliliter of semen.
What is motility?
Sperm concentration is the total amount of sperm cells in 1 milliliter of semen.
What is sperm vitality?
Sperm viability refers to the amount of sperm that are alive in a sample. This is especially important to measure if sperm motility is low, to differentiate between live non-motile sperm and dead sperm.
What is morphology?
Sperm morphology refers to the shape of the sperm cells. The lab technician closely examines a sample of sperm visually, to get an approximate percentage of sperm cells that are shaped normally. This is done by evaluating the structure, proportions, and measurements of each individual sperm cell.
