Guidelines for Semen analysis and Post Vasectomy analysis

Semen analysis is done on appointment only and samples can only be submitted at certain Lancet Laboratories:

Abstain from all sexual activity (including masturbation) for a minimum of 3 days but not longer than 7 days before sample collection.
Please produce the specimen at home. A sterile container is needed for semen collection and can be collected from any Lancet Laboratory close to you. Ask for a “urine container”.
The sample should be collected by masturbation and ejaculation of the semen directly into this container. The whole ejaculate must be collected.
Close the lid tightly after collection to prevent leakage. Do not wrap the container in anything.
Do NOT use soaps, detergents, water, lubricants or condoms to help with specimen collection as these may affect the results.
No sex should be involved during specimen collection.
Semen must NOT be exposed to temperature fluctuations. It must be kept body temperature till it is submitted to the lab. Ideally, keep the sample close to your body (inside the trousers’ pocket). Do NOT heat or refrigerate the sample.
The sample must arrive at the laboratory within 1 ½ hour of being produced.
If you had a vasectomy, please allow at least 8 weeks after the operation before you give a specimen to be tested.

Semen analysis: R1600 and Post vasectomy test: R380

No medical aids are accepted. Please claim from your medical aid afterwards.

If you are in Gauteng please book your test at the following number:

012 664 8596

(regardless of which lab below you choose to go)

In Johannesburg:
Life Flora Hospital, Roodepoort	14th ave, Florida Park, Roodepoort (Lancet Lab on Lower Ground Floor, use Main Entrance)	Thursdays only	Between 7:00 – 8:30 am

Sunward Park Hospital, Boksburg	Lancet Lab across the hospital at 4 Albrecht street	Wednesdays only	Between 7:00 – 8:30 am

Morningside Mediclinic	Lancet Lab at Rochester Place, Block A, ground floor – next to Morningside Mediclinic	Tuesdays only	Between 7:00 – 8:30 am

Lancet Corner, Auckland Park	Corner of Stanley & Menton rd, Richmond, Auckland Park (Please submit at “Patient	Mondays – Fridays	Between 7:00 – 8:00 am
	Reception” in Menton rd.)

KZN (Durban) – 031 308 6558/29/00

Cape Town – 021 673 1700

Polokwane – 015 294 0400

Nelspruit – 013 752 8407

Tzaneen – 015 307 4849

Rustenburg – 014 597 8510

Potchefstroom – 018 293 8260

0861 LANCET (526 238)

service@lancet.co.za

C/O Stanley and Menton Street, Richmond, Braamfontein, South Africa

Information Updates

In Pretoria:
Urology Hospital	Corner of Grosvenor st & Pretorius st, Hatfield	Mondays – Fridays	Between 7:00 – 8:30 am


Louis Pasteur Hospital	374 Francis Baard street, Pretoria Central, 8th floor, room 835	Mondays – Fridays	Between 7:00 – 9:00 am		(012)442- 0060

In Centurion:
Unitas Hospital	Lifestyle Management Park (next to the hospital), Unit 4, 2nd floor, Room 212	Mondays – Fridays	Between 08:00 – 10:00 am	Between 8:00 – 10:00 am