Anti-Sperm Antibodies (ASA) Test | Lahalak Platform
Struggling with unexplained infertility? This test detects antibodies that attack sperm in either partner, helping diagnose immune-related fertility issues and guiding appropriate treatments to improve your chances of conception.
Scientific name: Anti-Sperm Antibodies (ASA) Test
Anti-sperm antibodies (ASA) testing is an immunological test that detects and/or measures the presence of antibodies (usually IgG and IgA, and sometimes IgM) directed against antigens on the surface of sperm. The test can be performed on a man's semen sample (to detect antibodies bound to the sperm itself) or on the man's or woman's blood serum (to...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood/Semen)
Duration
15-20 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate analysis to detect and measure sperm antibodies, either in a semen sample (direct) or blood serum (indirect) as requested by the physician.
- Consult a male urologist or a fertility and infertility specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- To collect a semen sample (direct method):
- Abstain from sexual intercourse or ejaculation for 2-5 days before collecting the sample.
- Collect the sample in the sterile container provided by the laboratory, preferably at the laboratory itself. If collected at home, it should be kept at body temperature and delivered to the laboratory within one hour.
- Avoid using a regular condom to collect the sample, as it contains spermicides.
- For blood serum testing (for men or women):
- Fasting is not required.
- No other special preparations are required.
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