I need to get tested after having a vasectomy 3 months ago.  Can any local clinic do this, or does it need to be a hospital?  Can you just walk in with a specimen produced at home and get it done, or does the specimen need to be produced there and then?  Any idea of the cost?

 

Thanks

Not sure about the bring from home route. But cost isn't expensive, at hospital, it was a few thousand baht including a private room for an hour, results back in an hour.

Can't be done in a clinic except a specialized one e.g. fertility clinic or family planming facility.

 

Some labs can do it but given what is at stake I wouldn't risk it. Also, it is not as simple as just giving a specimen to test. You need the guidance of a urologist or fertilty/FP specialist as to how many tests etc. (One negative test may not be enough).

 

I am surprised the place which did the vasectomy does not provide this service.

 

 

According to this lab only place here in Pattaya,  a semen analysis is only 200b.

 

http://lifecare.siam2web.com/?cid=1209619

 

If you're not in Pattaya, I'd try a lab only place near you.

 

 

16 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

Can't be done in a clinic except a specialized one e.g. fertility clinic or family planming facility.

 

Some labs can do it but given what is at stake I wouldn't risk it. Also, it is not as simple as just giving a specimen to test. You need the guidance of a urologist or fertilty/FP specialist as to how many tests etc. (One negative test may not be enough).

 

I am surprised the place which did the vasectomy does not provide this service.

 

 

I had the vasectomy at PDA in Bangkok. They expressly said I'd have to go elsewhere where for the test. I was a little surprised.

14 minutes ago, bbko said:

According to this lab only place here in Pattaya,  a semen analysis is only 200b.

 

http://lifecare.siam2web.com/?cid=1209619

 

If you're not in Pattaya, I'd try a lab only place near you.

 

 

Cheers. I'm in Bangkok but I should be able to find somewhere similar. 

Again, given what is at stake, I urge you to see a uroligist. Many recommend tests once a month x 3 consecutive months to be sure. A single test may not be enough. 

 

You can't get that sort of guidance from a lab.

7 hours ago, bbko said:

According to this lab only place here in Pattaya,  a semen analysis is only 200b.

 

http://lifecare.siam2web.com/?cid=1209619

 

If you're not in Pattaya, I'd try a lab only place near you.

 

 

I used them, Pattaya Intl wanted 1500 baht once bill padding and unnecessary nurse fees added.

 

Both give you a bottle, take it home and do when you can, they ask for it within 30 minutes

11 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Again, given what is at stake, I urge you to see a uroligist. Many recommend tests once a month x 3 consecutive months to be sure. A single test may not be enough. 

 

You can't get that sort of guidance from a lab.

This place looks OK.

 

https://www.firstfertilityivf.com/

All set, but not bringing my wife...

 

Instruction on Semen Quality 1. In order to produce the best possible sample, it is recommended that the patient should not drink the beverages contained alcohol or smoke heavily or take hot bath. 2. Abstain from intercourse or masturbation for at least 2 days (but not longer than 7 days) before the collection. 3. Semen must be stored in the sterilized container prepared by the sta of FFC Clinic only. 4. Wash your hands and pubic area (penis) before start collecting. 5. A semen collection should be performed by masturbation. All drops of semen should be collected for correct analysis. In case that masturbation is not suitable for you, it is possible to have an intercourse with wife but the ejaculation has to be outside of her body and it must be inside the sterile container provided or inside the special condom prepared by the clinic only. 6. Semen collection must be performed in the private room prepared by the clinic. After ejaculation into the container, the container must be closed immediately and please ringing the bell to call the sta. Name, surname and date of birth of the patient must be rechecked with the clinic sta and this information must be written on the container before sending to the laboratory. Remarks: Should you have any inquiry, please contact the sta of FFC Clinic.

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