Safety precautions should be observed when handling seminal fluid. The following guidelines should be followed:

• If non-disposable items are used, soak contaminated items(e.g.hemacytometers and coverslips) in 70% alcohol or Wexide®.
• All disposable items should be placed in a biohazard bag for autoclaving.
• Gloves must be worn and hands thoroughly washed when the examination is completed.
• Seminal fluids that are to be discarded should be placed in biohazard bags for autoclaving.