Semen analysis is a laboratory test on a semen sample. It is a standard part of fertility checks for men, and it is usually requested when a couple has been trying to conceive without success or when a doctor needs to check sperm health for another reason. This post compares the price of the test across the major labs in Pakistan, using each lab’s own list price as named on this site — with one official-price exception for Chughtai, explained below.
Semen analysis prices compared
All prices are in Pakistani Rupees (PKR). Variants are kept as separate named rows and are not merged: a detailed analysis, a culture test and an examination (D/R) are different tests, even when they appear on the same list.
| Lab | Semen Analysis | Other named variant(s) on the same list |
|---|---|---|
| Dow (DDRRL) | 2,000 | Semen C/S — 1,150 |
| IDC | 3,350 | Semen Culture — 3,000 |
| Chughtai | 3,450* | Semen Examination (D/R) — 2,500 |
| Alnoor | 1,000 | Semen Analysis (Detailed) — 1,200 |
| Khan Lab | 1,200 | Semen Analysis (Detailed) — 1,500 |
| Ibn-E-Sina | 1,000 | Semen for C/S — 900; Semen for Donor — 800 |
| Dr. Essa | — | No Semen Analysis entry; Seminal Fluid for pH — 580 and Seminal Fluid for Fructose — 580 are separate tests |
| Aga Khan | Price not publicly listed — confirm with the hospital | — |
* Chughtai official-vs-list difference, flagged as required: the Chughtai figure used in the table, Rs. 3,450, is the official Chughtai Semen Analysis price. The Chughtai list page on alllabtests.com shows Semen Analysis at Rs. 3,300. The official price is used for Chughtai in this table, and the Rs. 150 difference is recorded here rather than hidden. Chughtai’s Semen Examination (D/R) at Rs. 2,500 is from the site’s Chughtai list page.
What the test measures, in plain words
Semen analysis looks at the semen sample in several ways. The main measures are: volume — how much semen is in the sample; count — how many sperm are present; motility — how many sperm are moving, and how well they move; and morphology — the shape and structure of the sperm. Other details, such as acidity (pH) and the presence of other cells, may also be reported depending on the test requested. No single measure on its own gives the full picture, which is why the result is read as a whole.
Sample collection: general points only
The sample is usually given at the lab or collection point, in a sterile container provided for the purpose. Abstinence of 2–5 days is commonly advised before the test — that is, no ejaculation in the days before the sample — but this is general guidance only, so follow your own lab’s or doctor’s instructions for your appointment. The sample usually needs to reach the lab quickly, because the sperm need to be examined while they are still moving; no exact time limit is stated here, because the limit depends on the lab, so follow the instructions you are given at booking. Labs handle this test like any other test: it is a routine laboratory sample, and there is no need for embarrassment about requesting it.
How results are read
Results are read against general reference values by a doctor. A result outside a reference range does not on its own settle a diagnosis, and one result is often repeated before conclusions are drawn, because sperm measures can vary from one sample to another. Your doctor will consider the result together with your history and, where relevant, other tests. This post does not interpret individual results.
Sources and gaps
Sources. Dow, IDC, Alnoor, Khan Lab and Ibn-E-Sina prices are from each lab’s own list page on alllabtests.com. Chughtai’s Semen Analysis price is the official Chughtai price (Rs. 3,450), with the site-list figure (Rs. 3,300) flagged above; Chughtai’s D/R figure is from the site’s Chughtai list page. Note that IDC’s own official site publishes test names without prices, so the IDC figure here is the site’s IDC list-page price.
Gaps — labs with no matching entry. Dr. Essa has no Semen Analysis entry on its alllabtests.com list page, so it is shown with a dash. Its list does include Seminal Fluid for pH and Seminal Fluid for Fructose, but those are separate tests and are not counted as Semen Analysis. Aga Khan publishes no individual price for this test in the same way, so no figure is shown for Aga Khan: confirm the price with the hospital directly. Prices can change and can differ by branch, so confirm the price for the exact test name on your prescription before you go.
How to choose, without comparing different tests
Compare the same named test across labs: standard Semen Analysis against standard Semen Analysis, and a detailed analysis against a detailed analysis where one is offered. Check whether the price you are quoted is for analysis, for culture (C/S), or for a donor sample, because those are priced differently — for example, Ibn-E-Sina lists Semen for C/S and Semen for Donor separately from its standard analysis. Also check the sample instructions and collection point when you book, since the sample instructions matter as much as the price for this test.
Reports
Semen analysis reports are normally available through the lab’s own online report system, in the same way as other laboratory reports. The following list pages on this site were live at the time of writing and explain each lab’s tests and report route:
- Dow lab list and report information
- IDC list and report information
- Chughtai list and report information
- Alnoor list and report information
- Khan Lab list and report information
- Ibn-E-Sina list and report information
No report timing is stated in this post, because timings were not verified for each lab and they vary by centre.
FAQs
What does semen analysis measure? In plain words: the volume of the sample, the sperm count, how well the sperm move (motility) and their shape (morphology), along with other details depending on the test requested.
Is semen analysis only for fertility checks? It is a standard part of fertility checks for men, but a doctor may also request it for other reasons. The reason for the test is on your prescription, and the lab will perform the test named there.
How is the sample given? The sample is usually given at the lab or collection point, in a sterile container. Abstinence of 2–5 days is commonly advised before the test, and the sample usually needs to reach the lab quickly — follow your own lab’s instructions, as the exact advice can differ.
Why is one result sometimes repeated? Because sperm measures can vary from one sample to another, one result is often repeated before conclusions are drawn. Results are read against general reference values by a doctor, together with your history and other tests where relevant.
Why do prices differ so much between labs? Prices differ by lab and by the exact test: a standard analysis, a detailed analysis, a culture test and a donor sample are different tests with different prices. The table above keeps those variants separate so the comparison is like-for-like.
Independence and disclaimer
This post is an independent price comparison. It is not sponsored by, or affiliated with, Dow, IDC, Chughtai, Alnoor, Khan Lab, Ibn-E-Sina, Dr. Essa or Aga Khan, and no lab paid for placement in the table. Prices are general information only, taken from the sources named above, and are not medical advice. Always follow your doctor’s advice about whether you need this test, and confirm the price and sample instructions with the lab before your appointment.
Last updated: November 2026
