Tests
See the Lab Guide’s Explanation of Sample Requirements for key to sample codes.
| Test | Code | Sample Reqs | Turnaround | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia trachomatis in semen (PCR) | UPCR | Semen | 3 days | |
| P34H | P34H | Semen | 2-3 weeks | 1 |
| Semen Analysis, Comprehensive | SPER | Semen | 2 days | 1 |
| Semen Analysis, Vasectomy Reversal | SPER | Semen | 2 days |
1 |
| Semen Analysis, Post-Vasectomy | PVAS | Semen | 2 days | 1 |
| Semen Culture | SPCU | Semen | 2 days | |
| Semen Electron Microscopy | SPEM | Semen | upto 4 weeks | 1 |
| Semen, Fructose |
SPCF | Semen | 2 days |
|
| Sperm Antibodies (Serum)* | ASAB | B | 5 days | |
| Sperm Aneuploidy | SPPL | Semen | 7 days | 1 |
| Sperm DNA Fragmentation | SEXT | Semen | 7 days | 1 |
| Sperm DNA Fragementation and Aneupliody |
PLEX | Semen | 10 days | 1 |
| Sperm Morphology | MRPH | Semen | 2 days | 1 |
| Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) | SROS | Semen | 24 hrs | 1 |
| Retrograde Ejaculation | RTRO | Semen | 2 days | 1 |
* Sperm antibodies in semen are measured as part of the routine semen analysis.
Profiles
See the Lab Guide's Explanation of Sample Requirements for key to sample codes.
- FSH
- LH
- Testosterone
- Free Androgen Index
- Prolactin
- SHBG
- FSH
- Testosterone
- Inhibin B
- SHBG and FAI
- LH
- Prolactin
- Chromosome Analysis
- Y Chromosome Microdeletion (AZFa, b and c)
- Cystic Fibrosis (33 mutations)
Reproductive Profile
- Chromosome Analysis
- Y Chromosome Microdeletion
- Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screen (33 mutations
- Chromosome Analysis
- Y Chromosome Microdeletion
- Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screen (33 mutations)
- PolyT (5T, 7T, 9T)
Miscarriage Profile
- Sperm DNA Fragmentation
- Sperm Aneuploidy
- Infection Screen (DL12)
- FBC/ESR
- Biochemistry (as for DL2)
- Zinc
- Red Cell Glutathione
- Red Cell Folate
- Vitamin D
- Sexual Health Screen (Urine)
Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Mycoplasma genitalium, Ureaplasma genitalium, Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis, Herpes Simplex I/II
Analysis can be requested
with this profile as an
additional test.
By Special Arrangement
Sperm swim test
Sperm preparation for overnight survival
Sperm motility and vitality testing for epididymal toxicity
Urine for retrograde ejaculation
Sperm retrieval procedures (biopsy, PESA, MESA)
Sperm cryopreservation and storage
(undertaken by Anrdrology Solutions – HFEA and EUTD licensed)
All men who store sperm must be screened for HIV 1&2, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Under HFEA regulations, sperm can be stored for an initial period of 10 years with formal consent. All patients are offered counselling prior to sperm cryopreservation.
These arrangements, and details for other semen tests, are available on request. Please contact TDL Andrology on 020 7025 7940 or email andrology@tdlpathology.com for further information.