In the clinical biology lab, we examine the quality of sperm. In case of fertility problems, the gynecologist may decide to proceed with intrauterine insemination, in which sperm cells are inserted directly into the uterus. In this procedure, we first treat the sperm in the lab in order to insert the highest quality sperm.

After sterilization (vasectomy), the sperm must be examined for the presence of sperm cells to verify the success of the procedure.

Before taking a sample, you must first register at the laboratory secretariat. Bring the request from your doctor with you so that we have the necessary administrative data. After making an appointment, you ll be given the appropriate collection material to take home.

a. Fertility testing

Can be done from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and noon.

Download the guidelines for semen sample collection and transport

b. Capacitation

For final insemination, the sample will be prepared on the day determined by the gynecologist between 8 a.m. and noon (Monday through Saturday, not Sunday). The laboratory will be notified of this at least 24 hours in advance.

The capacitated sample is made available approximately one and a half hours after delivery. The gynecologist will be notified as soon as the sample is ready.

The gynecologist will be notified as soon as the sample is ready.

The collection procedure is just the same as for a fertility test. You will receive the collection material when you make the appointment.

It is important that the man first has a blood test done to detect sexually transmitted diseases. This examination takes place maximum 7 days before insemination and therefore not on the day of the insemination itself.

c. Check-up after sterilization (vasectomy)

• Can be done Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Bring the sample to the laboratory within an hour of collection.
• On the jar you have to write your name, date of birth, collection date and time.
• The sample is delivered directly to the laboratory along with an application signed by the doctor.

For venous blood draws or the delivery of collection tubes, you can visit the laboratory without an appointment. For endocrinology stimulation tests, you'll need to make an appointment. This is possible on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Blood sampling:

• Opening hours: weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, Sundays and holidays closed.
• Location: block D, first (1) floor
• If you are not enrolled at the hospital, you'll need to provide us with a recent health insurance sticker.

• your identity card
• the name of your general practitioner
• an insurance card or payment agreement from a hospitalization insurance company (if applicable)
• a payment commitment from the OCMW (Social Welfare) or other agency that intervenes in the hospital bill (if applicable)

If you experience problems at home after your surgery, contact your GP or call the hospital (emergency department) at 011 69 93 33.

If you have any questions about your home situation after the operation, you can - if you wish - contact our hospital's social service at 011 69 91 40 (available every working day during office hours).

The day after the procedure, a nurse from the day surgery centre will contact you to ask how things are going and if everything went smoothly.

You'll be allowed to go home after permission from the surgeon and anesthesiologist. You will be given guidelines for your further treatment along with a letter addressed to your GP.

Under no circumstances may you leave home alone. Arrange for transport and a companion to take you home.

During the first 24 hours after surgery, an adult must remain near you at all times who can call for help in case of any problems.

• identity card
• documents for hospitalization insurance (e.g., Medicard ...)
• any medication that you normally take at home/medication list
• comfortable clothes
• possibly a book or magazine for some distraction

You'll register yourself at the hospital reception at the agreed time. After registration you'll go to the day surgery centre where a nurse will meet you and guide you further. To ensure your admission goes smoothly, we will call you the day before your admission in the late afternoon to inform you of the exact time of your admission.

For the procedure itself you will be taken to the operating room. There you will be further prepared: you will be given a hat and probably will also be given an IV. The anesthesiologist will wait for you in the operating room, where you will be anesthetized and operated on.

After surgery, you'll stay in the recovery room for a while. How long you stay there is difficult to estimate in advance and depends on the nature of the procedure and the type of anesthesia administered. 

Once back in the room, you will be given more information in the ward about how to proceed after surgery. You will also be given the necessary documents to take home.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to speak to our team.

Important to know before your day admission at the day surgery hospital:

• You'll come to the hospital sober. This means that you are not allowed to eat or drink anything from the evening before the procedure (from midnight), including water.
• Brushing your teeth is allowed, smoking is not allowed.
• You'll pay due attention to personal hygiene: take a bath or shower the morning of the operation.
• You may wax the area to be operated on the day before.
• You'll arrive on time. If you are late, we may be forced to postpone your surgery. So be sure to take traffic into consideration.
• Please remove all makeup, nail polish, gel nails, hairpins, lenses and piercings.
• Morning medication should be taken in consultation with your attending doctor or anesthesiologist.

If you are ill or have a fever in the morning, please notify us as soon as possible at 011 69 98 95. To reschedule, it is best to contact your attending doctor's office.

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You'll report to the registration department (in the entrance hall) at the appointed time. Here, you will receive a recording sheet and name stickers.

Next you'll go to the laboratory to have blood taken.

Then you'll go to the internal surgery day hospital, where the nurses will guide you further and assist you where necessary.

• identity card
• documents for hospitalization insurance (e.g., Medicard ...)
• any medication that you normally take at home/medication list
• comfortable clothes (for chemotherapy: clothes with V-neck or buttons in front)
• a book or magazine for some distraction