A couple comes to the clinic for a fertility evaluation. The male partner is to undergo a semen analysis. After teaching the partner about this test, which client statement indicates that the client has understood the instructions?
A) "I need to bring the specimen to the lab the day after collecting it.".
B) "I will place the specimen in a special plastic bag to transport it.".
C) "I have to abstain from sexual activity for about 1–2 days before the sample.".
D) "I will withdraw before I ejaculate during sex to collect the specimen.".
C
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Semen analysis is the most important indicator of male fertility. The man should abstain from sexual activity for 24 to 48 hours before giving the sample. For a semen examination, the man is asked to produce a specimen by ejaculating into a specimen container and delivering it to the laboratory for analysis within 1 to 2 hours. When the specimen is brought to the laboratory, it is analyzed for volume, viscosity, number of sperm, sperm viability, motility, and sperm shape.
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