UW Health Semen Sample Collection After Vasectomy Instructions

: June 15, 2024
: UW Health

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UW Health Semen Sample Collection After Vasectomy
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Semen Sample Collection After Vasectomy
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UW Health Semen Sample Collection After Vasectomy

Product Information

Specifications

Product: Semen Sample Collection Container
Usage: Collection and transport of semen samples

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Collection Container

Either pick up a sterile container from a lab listed on the next page or use the one that was given to you after your procedure.

Step 2: Preparation

Do not ejaculate for three days before you collect your sample.

Step 3: Collection

Masturbate to collect your sample into the sterile container. Do not use a condom or spermicide.

Step 4: Sample Information

Hand-write the following information on the container using a Sharpie:

Full Name
Date of Birth (D.O.B)
Date of Collection
Time of Collection

Note: If any of this information is missing, it may result in testing delay and/or rejection of the sample.

Step 5: Sample Transport

After you collect the sample, you must keep it warm (body temperature) until you drop it off at the lab. You can do this by carrying the sample in hand or against the body.

Step 6: Drop-off

You must drop off your sample within one hour of collection at any UW Health lab listed on the next page between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday only.

Full-Service Labs

Below are the locations of full-service labs where you can drop off your sample:

Beaver Dam Clinic 920-887-9272 705 S. University Ave., Suite 200
Portage Clinic 608-742-3004 2977 County Hwy. CX
Belleville Clinic 608-424-3384 1121 Bellwest Blvd.
Sun Prairie Clinic 608-837-2206 2651 Windsor Street
DeForest-Windsor Clinic 608-846-3741 4131 Meridian Drive
Union Corners Clinic 608-242-6850 2402 Winnebago Street
Fort Atkinson Clinic 920-563-5544 1620 Mehta Lane
University Hospital 608-263-8040 600 Highland Ave.
Mount Horeb Clinic 608-437-3064 600 N. 8th Street
East Madison Hospital 608-234-6600 4602 East Park Blvd.
Northport Dr. Clinic 608-241-9020 3209 Dryden Drive
Verona Clinic 608-845-9531 100 N. Nine Mound Road
Odana Rd. Clinic 608-274-1100 5618 Odana Road
West Towne 608-828-7640 7102 Mineral Point Road
Oregon Clinic 608-835-5588 137 S. Main Street
Yahara Clinic 608-222-8779 1050 East Broadway

Drop-off Only Sites

Note: Samples will require transportation to a Full-Service Lab site for analysis.

S. Park Medical Center- 2nd Floor 608-287-2690
1102 S. Park St Medical Center 608-287-5811
20 S. Park Medical Center- 3rd Floor 608-287-2085 North Building, Suite 304
Stoughton Clinic 608-877-2660 1001 Nygaard Street
E Terrace Dr. Medical Center 608-265-1260 5249 East Terrace Drive
Junction Rd. Medical Center 608-265-7460 451 Junction Road

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How long after my vasectomy should I bring in the first semen sample?
A: You should bring in the first semen sample 2-3 months after your vasectomy.
Q: Can I use any container to collect the sample?
A: Either pick up a sterile container from a lab listed on the next page or use the one that was given to you after your procedure.
Q: What information should I write on the sample container?
A: You should hand-write the following information on the container using a Sharpie: Full Name, Date of Birth (D.O.B), Date of Collection, and Time of Collection.
Q: How long can I keep the sample warm before dropping it off at the lab?
A: You must drop off your sample within one hour of collection.
Q: Can I use a condom or spermicide during collection?
A: No, you should not use a condom or spermicide during collection.

Semen Sample Collection After Vasectomy

After your vasectomy, you will need to have a semen sample checked at least once or twice. The first sample should be brought in 2-3 months after your vasectomy.
Read this handout for collection and transport instructions, as well as a listing of drop-off locations.
You must drop off samples 8-12 weeks after your vasectomy. You must collect the sample at home.

Either pick up a sterile container from a lab listed on the next page or use the one that was given to you after your procedure.
Do not ejaculate for three days before you collect your sample.
Masturbate to collect your sample into the sterile container. Do not use a condom or spermicide.
After you collect the sample, you must keep the sample warm (body temperature) until you drop it off at the lab. You can do this by carrying the sample in hand or against the body.
Hand-write this information (Sharpie works best):
Full Name
Date of Birth (D.O.B)
Date of Collection
Time of Collection
If any of this information is missing, it may result in testing delay and/or rejection of sample.
You must drop off your sample within one hour of collection at any UW Health lab listed on the next page between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday only.

Your health care team may have given you this information as part of your care. If so, please use it and call if you have any questions. If this information was not given to you as part of your care, please check with your doctor. This is not medical advice. This is not to be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Because each person’s health needs are different, you should talk with your doctor or others on your health care team when using this information. If you have an emergency, please call 911. Copyright © 12/2023 University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority. All rights reserved. Produced by the Department of Nursing. HF#8095.

Post Vasectomy samples may be dropped off (within one hour of collection) at the following UW Health Laboratory locations Monday – Friday between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm:

FULL-SERVICE LABS Beaver Dam Clinic
920-887-9272
705 S. University Ave., Suite 200
Belleville Clinic
608-424-3384
1121 Bellwest Blvd.
DeForest-Windsor Clinic
608-846-3741
4131 Meridian Drive
Fort Atkinson Clinic
920-563-5544
1620 Mehta Lane
Mount Horeb Clinic
608-437-3064 600 N. 8th Street
Northport Dr. Clinic 608-241-9020 3209 Dryden Drive
Odana Rd. Clinic 608-274-1100 5618 Odana Road
Oregon Clinic 608-835-5588 137 S. Main Street
Portage Clinic
608-742-3004
2977 County Hwy. CX
Sun Prairie Clinic
608-837-2206
2651 Windsor Street
Union Corners Clinic 608-242-6850
2402 Winnebago Street
University Hospital 608-263-8040
600 Highland Ave.
East Madison Hospital 608-234-6600
4602 East Park Blvd.
Verona Clinic
608-845-9531
100 N. Nine Mound Road
West Towne
608-828-7640
7102 Mineral Point Road
Yahara Clinic
608-222-8779
1050 East Broadway