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 of spermiogram results

• 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.