Spermiogram

Semen analysis is crucial for diagnosing male infertility. A Spermiogram examines key factors including volume, appearance, total sperm count, and motility.

Based on these results, the doctor will plan the appropriate treatment.

No appointment is necessary for this test at our ISCARE Clinic. It is available Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Results are typically available by phone approximately 2 hours after providing the sample.

You can bring your sample into the clinic from home, provided it reaches the clinic within 60 minutes and is kept at body temperature. You must also use a suitable container which is available to pick up from our reception on the 1st floor. For those living far away, we offer a designated collection room. On handing the sample over to the nurse, you must show a form of identification that includes a photograph.

It's essential to abstain from sexual activity for 3-5 days before the test.

Definitions

Normozoospermia Normal sperm according to the WHO (World Health Organisation) reference values

Oligozoospermia The sperm concentration (count) is lower than the WHO reference values

Asthenozoospermia Sperm motility is lower than the reference WHO values

Teratozoospermia Sperm carry more morphological defects than set out by WHO reference values

Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia (OAT) is a combination of all the previous disorders

Azoospermia Absence of sperm in the sample

Cryptozoospermia A few sperm can be found following centrifugation