Test Directory
Semen for Routine C & S
Containers - Adult
Sputum Pot
|
Volume Range
0.5 to 10 ml |
Containers - Child
|
Sputum Pot
|
Volume Range
As adult |
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Bacteriology): 0131 242 6021 OOH Bleep 2900
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Bacteriology): 01506 52 3075 OOH contact RIE
Transport arrangements
Useful: In specific patients suspected of having chronic bacterial prostatitis. Urine for M, C, S may be of more utility in acute prostatitis.
Transport as soon as is practicable
Sample storage arrangements
If delay in transporting, store in the fridge (4-6°C).
Special instructions for collection
Single total ejaculate required.
How to request
GP order comms or via Trak ("C&S - Fluids" then specify specimen type "Semen")
Availability
24 hours (RIE), 0900-1700 (SJH)
Anticipated turnaround
Up to 5 days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
Telephoned by microbiologist.