CULTURE AEROBIC; SEMEN INCLUDES ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY IF INDICATED

What this test checks

Grows bacteria from semen sample with antibiotic sensitivity.

Why do people get this test?

Used in male infertility evaluation and chronic prostatitis.

When you should consider this test

• Male infertility work-up
• Chronic prostate symptoms
• Doctor requested

How to prepare

Semen sample produced at the lab; abstain 2-5 days before.