Palo Alto Medical Foundation

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Palo Alto Medical Foundation offers comprehensive semen analysis including sperm count, sperm motility, and sperm morphology testing. They provide professional male fertility evaluation with CLIA-certified laboratory standards. Contact the clinic to confirm test availability.

The semen analysis test at Palo Alto Medical Foundation costs approximately $114 (paid directly at the lab). Hera charges a separate $60 for lab order support & results review (physician lab order, scheduling help, results review and follow-up). HSA and FSA cards are accepted at checkout, and Hera emails an itemized receipt you can submit for reimbursement.

Yes. If you already have a lab order from your doctor or urologist, choose 'bring your own order' when ordering through Hera and pay a reduced $30 fee instead of $60. Hera reviews your order, sends it to Palo Alto Medical Foundation for you, and provides the same AI-powered analysis of your results. The lab's testing fee is paid directly to the lab.

Referral requirements: Referral required. Contact the lab directly to confirm current referral policies for semen analysis testing.

The semen analysis process at Palo Alto Medical Foundation includes sample collection in a private room and laboratory analysis of sperm count, motility, and morphology. Results are typically available within 72 hours, though they can occasionally take a bit longer for a thorough review or for reasons outside the lab's control.

To prepare for your semen analysis: abstain from ejaculation for 2-5 days before testing, avoid alcohol and smoking, maintain a healthy diet, and get adequate rest. Palo Alto Medical Foundation will provide specific preparation instructions when you schedule your appointment.

Yes, Palo Alto Medical Foundation provides post vasectomy semen analysis testing to confirm vasectomy effectiveness. The test checks for absence of sperm typically 8-12 weeks after the procedure. Most doctors recommend this follow-up testing to ensure the vasectomy was successful.

Post vasectomy sperm testing at Palo Alto Medical Foundation costs $114 (paid directly at the lab). When ordering through Hera, the total cost is $174 including our coordination service.

Most urologists recommend post vasectomy sperm testing 8-12 weeks after your vasectomy procedure. Some doctors may require two consecutive negative tests before confirming vasectomy success. Palo Alto Medical Foundation can accommodate the testing timeline recommended by your surgeon.