4.2 Semen (Specimen Considerations)

Question 1

The recommended method for specimen collection for semen?

Answer 1

Masturbation

Question 2

Specimen collection

Condom should be Silastic or non-lubricant-containing rubber or polyurethane condoms

T or F

Answer 2

T

Question 3

This specimen collection for semen is recommended for routine semen analysis

Answer 3

Masturbation

Question 4

Specimen collection:

Vaginal aspiration is done for pre-coital tests

T or F

Answer 4

F

Post-coital

Question 5

Specimen collection semen that is prone to incomplete collection

Answer 5

Coitus interruptus

Question 6

Important considerations for semen collection:

For patient prep, sexual abstinence of _____ days

Answer 6

2-7 days

Question 7

Important considerations for semen collection:

For patient prep, must empty bladder before collection

T or F

Answer 7

T

Question 8

Important considerations for semen collection:

For specimen container, it must be ________sterile glass or plastic containers

Answer 8

prewarmed

Question 9

Important considerations for semen collection:

Transport: specimen must be kept ___ C, and delivered within ___ hr/s

Answer 9

37

1

Question 10

Important considerations for semen collection:

For fertility testing: ______ samples tested at 2 week intervals, if ___ abnormal samples is considered Significant

Answer 10

2-3 samples

2 abnormal

Question 11

Important considerations for semen collection:

For fructose test: transported in ____ and frozen within ___ hrs of collection

Answer 11

ice

2 hrs