For Post-Vasectomy Semen Analysis, Dr. Curington uses an accredited lab company called PVSA.org. They are experts in semen analysis after vasectomies.
To order your test, click here. You will notice that Dr. Curington’s name is already filled in on the form. Just type in your name and address, make the payment, and the company will send you a convenient kit.
Once you receive the kit, make the semen sample at home, put the sample in the plastic container, seal the lid nice and tight, and mail the sample to the lab in the box they have included. You don’t need to use ice or any other special packaging because the kit from PVSA.org has a special preservative in the plastic container. You will receive your results in about a week after you mail the sample back.
It’s important to wait the recommended twelve weeks after your vasectomy before you perform your test. If you collect your sample too early, you will likely get a false positive result and just have to do the testing again. This increases your costs and your worry. Please do follow Dr. Curington’s instructions and wait the 12 weeks.
Please do not use the link above if you haven’t had a vasectomy with Dr. Curington. This lab does a test that is specific for post-vasectomy sperm counting. If you are looking for a semen test for an infertility workup, you will need very different testing. Please see your own physician for more details about the special testing you need for evaluation of infertility.