Andrology (Male Infertility Semen Analysis) is offered at University Hospital North Durham (UHND) Histopathology Laboratory. The Pathology department is located on the lower ground floor, between the lifts and stairs C and D.

An appointment system is in place for all semen analysis at UHND. Patients who have not received an appointment from the Specialist Nurse led Fertility Clinic can call the laboratory to arrange an appointment time to drop off their sample. Samples will be accepted by appointment only. Samples are to be produced at home and brought to UHND for the appointment, preferably within one hour of production. There are no facilities at UHND available to produce samples.

The laboratory opening hours are: 8.30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. You can call the laboratory on: 0191 3332446

Turnaround time

We aim to provide most of our results within 48 hours of specimen receipt in the laboratory however when that is not possible our turnaround time for Andrology is 7 days from receipt.

Sample requirements

  • The laboratory supplies batch tested and quality assured 60ml white specimen containers. Containers that have not been batch numbered and weighed cannot be used as we cannot guarantee their quality or toxicity.
  • A completed Cellular Pathology Request form. SAMPLES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A COMPLETED REQUEST CARD.
  • Patient Instruction Sheet.