Fertility Testing

What is Sperm Function Testing?

Sperm Function Testing is a specialized test that looks at many aspects of sperm appearance, quality and function, including count, motility, viability, and abnormal shape.

A person providing a sperm sample should abstain from sexual activity and avoid ejaculation for a minimum of 2 days to a maximum of 7 days before they collect their specimen.

We offer sperm function testing to our own patients and also to people who are not registered with the clinic. It can be ordered by an outside physician. Fees apply for this test.

Some reasons to consider Sperm Function Testing

It is usually ordered for patients who are trying to conceive a pregnancy. It is sometimes ordered for people who had a vasectomy, to make sure the surgery was successful.

Some reasons to consider DNA Fragmentation Index (DFI)

DNA Fragmentation Index (DFI) Testing is also available through ONE Fertility when ordered by your physician.

In-house testing at ONE Fertility may include the following:

  • Bloodwork Analyses & Hormonal Assays
  • Ultrasound Examinations

a. Pelvic Ultrasound

b. Sonohysterogram

c. Early Obstetric Ultrasound

d. Prostrate Ultrasound

e. Scrotal Ultrasound

  • Sperm Function Test
  • DNA Fragmentation Index

Sperm Function Testing Process:

Sperm Function Testing Process:

  • Patient to ask their family doctor to create a requisition for a sperm function test

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  • Patient is to ask their family doctor for a collection cup (a sterile container)

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    Patient is to ask their family doctor for a collection cup (a sterile container)

  • Patient to call ONE Fertility to book an appointment

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  • Patient to bring the sample (at body temperature) to the appointment within 1 hour of production.

    The patient must bring their health card and the requisition for their appointment. If the patient lives more than an hour away from the clinic, they must notify the booking desk and will be asked to produce on site in a private collection room
    Note: When producing a sample do not have intercourse or use lubricants or saliva.
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    Patient to bring the sample (at body temperature) to the appointment within 1 hour of production.

  • Results are sent back to Family Doctor for review

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