OSMT (Ontario Society of Medical Technologists) Practice Exam

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What is required for seminal fluid for a fertility study?

Must arrive in a heated container
Should be protected from light
Must be received within 4 hours of production
Should be collected after 1 week of abstinence

The correct answer is: Should be protected from light

Seminal fluid samples are sensitive to their environment. For accurate fertility studies, it is essential that these samples are protected from light, which can cause photodegradation of certain components in the semen. Light exposure could affect the viability of sperm and other important factors that are measured in fertility assessments. Other considerations, while also important, may not directly pertain to the requirement that is best supported by scientific guidelines. For example, maintaining a specific temperature during transport and establishing an appropriate timeframe for sample analysis are important factors to consider, but they do not address the direct impact that light exposure has on the integrity of the sample specifically for fertility analysis.