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Semen Analysis Service Cessation

Semen Analysis Service Cessation

26/03/2024
Please be informed that effective 14 April 2024, PathWest Anatomical Pathology will no longer offer fertility analysis on semen samples, including samples pertaining to vasectomy reversal.

Please note that PathWest will continue to offer semen analysis for post-vasectomy samples. For this, please ensure that patients are advised of the following:

  • Metro patients: samples should be delivered to PathWest, QEII Medical Centre,
    J Block within one hour of collection – Monday to Friday from 8am-3pm (post- vasectomy samples only).
  • Regional patients: samples should be delivered to a PathWest collection centre within one hour of collection – Monday to Thursday only (post-vasectomy samples only).

If you wish to refer patients for fertility testing, they may submit samples to any of the following specialised collection and testing facilities:

  • Concept Fertility Centre - Subiaco
  • Western Diagnostic Pathology – Jandakot
  • Clinipath Pathology – Osborne Park
  • Australian Clinical Labs – Osborne Park

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the PathWest Medical Liaison department by email at info.pathwest@health.wa.gov.au.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.


Further information

Joe Yap, A/Scientist in Charge, Cytopathology
E: kim.yap@health.wa.gov.au

Ming Chai, Pathologist, Anatomical Pathologist
E: siaw.chai@health.wa.gov.au

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Last Updated: 18/04/2024
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