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Booking ahead matters for a semen analysis, your sample needs to reach our laboratory within one hour of collection to give an accurate result. If you'd rather not collect at home, a private room is available at the clinic so you can provide your sample on site.

How to book

Click your nearest location below to book your appointment. A referral from a fertility GP or specialist is required for all andrology testing, including semen analysis. Please bring your referral along on the day, this is also what allows Medicare to rebate part of the cost.

Locations offering semen analysis

Book your appointment at any of the following Genea locations:








Preparing your sample

A few simple steps help us give you the most accurate result.
  • Avoid ejaculation (through intercourse or masturbation) for 3 days before your appointment, we'll confirm this with you when you book. Between 2 and 7 days is acceptable, but we recommend staying within 2 to 5 days, unless your referring doctor has advised otherwise
  • Avoid passing urine in the half hour before you collect your sample
  • Don't collect by withdrawing from intercourse
  • Skip oil-based lubricants and standard condoms, as both can affect sperm
  • Avoid excess alcohol and recreational drugs in the days beforehand, as both affect sperm quality
  • Keep your sample at body temperature, don't refrigerate it or let it get warmer than that
  • Use the sterile specimen container provided by your doctor or our laboratory, or pick up a sterile container from the chemist
  • Label the container with your name, date of birth, and the time and date of collection
  • Collect the entire sample by masturbation, the first few drops matter most
  • Check the lid is screwed on firmly and place the container in a specimen bag or plastic bag

Delivering your sample

If you're collecting at home, you'll need to deliver the sample to us yourself within one hour of collection. Only the person who provided the sample can bring it in, partners aren't able to drop off samples on your behalf. If you live further away or would simply prefer to collect on site, our private clinic locations listed above are available for you to use instead.

The cost of a semen analysis

Semen analysis costs vary depending on your individual situation, and Medicare may rebate part of the fee when you bring your referral from your GP or specialist to your appointment. You can find a full breakdown on our treatment costs page, or our Fertility Concierge team can talk you through the costs specific to you when you book.

Ready to book?

Once you have your referral, click your nearest location above to arrange a time, or get in touch with our team if you have any questions before your appointment. We're here to make the process as straightforward as possible, from booking through to your results.

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