Specimen Collection and Transportation

Ungraded Practice Question

Which of the following statements are TRUE for semen specimen collection and transport?

More than one answer is correct. Please select all correct answers

Specimen should be transported to the testing site within three hours.
Specimen should be kept at body temperature after collection.
Specimen should be collected after seven days of sexual abstinence.
On-site collection is optimal for obtaining the most accurate results.

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