1.
Abstain from intercourse for three days prior to collection of the
specimen.
2.
The specimen should be obtained by masturbation. (If this is not possible,
lab may provide a special condom).
3.
The specimen should be collected in a sterile, wide-mouth container,
which will be provided by our office or the laboratory depending on
which facility will analyze the specimen.
4.
Specimens should be kept at room temperature (shirt pocket) and brought
to the the laboratory during office hours within one hour of the specimen
collection.
PLEASE
CALL THE LAB BEFORE COLLECTING THE SPECIMEN TO MAKE SURE THAT THE
TECHNICIAN IS AVAILABLE.
5.
Please label the specimen with your name and time of collection. Due
to government regulations, it is very important that your specimen
be brought to the lab IN A BROWN PAPER BAG.
