Male fertility
Most Australian laboratories ask for two to seven days without ejaculation, a sample produced by masturbation into a sterile container without lubricant or condom, and delivery to the lab within about an hour kept close to body temperature. Recent fever, illness or a missed portion of the sample all affect the result, so tell the lab if any applied.
Also known as: sperm test preparation, producing a sample, abstinence period
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Sources
- WHO laboratory manual for the examination and processing of human semen (who.int)
- Healthy Male (healthymale.org.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.