ANDROLOGY SERVICES
Andrology services are performed for local clients on site at our Los Angeles laboratory.
All services require a signed order for specific testing from your physician. Appointments are required.
Semen Analysis
A semen analysis is a test done on ejaculated semen to determine a man's fertility potential. The semen is a combination of both sperm and secretions from accessory glands called seminal fluids. The semen analysis is broken down into two parts:
- An analysis of volume, viscosity, and pH.
- A microscopic analysis of sperm count, percent motility, forward progression, morphology and other factors.
Sperm Washing
Semen is washed to separate the sperm from the accompanying seminal fluid prior to intrauterine insemination. The two most common types of washes performed by California Cryobank, Inc. are:
- Density Gradient Wash - sperm are separated from the accompanying seminal fluid on the basis of their motility in a continuous gradient. The sperm containing layer is then washed again to remove the gradient media.
- Standard Wash - semen is rinsed in a salt buffered media and centrifuged to separate the sperm
California Health and Safety Code requires infectious disease screening of men who provide semen for artificial insemination. To protect the intended recipient and to comply with California law, California Cryobank requires screening for all male clients prior to sperm preparation. The law allows no exceptions for husbands or sexual partners of the recipient.
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