A patient with a requisition for a semen analysis should be instructed to do all of the following except:

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Semen should not be collected in a condom, as it contains substances that may interfere with the analysis. Instead, patients should be instructed to collect the specimen directly into a sterile container provided by the laboratory. Abstaining from sexual activity for 2-5 days before the test, keeping the specimen at body temperature during transport, and delivering it to the laboratory within 1 hour are all appropriate instructions.

A Patient with a Requisition for a Semen Analysis Should