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How long can semen live after ejaculation outside the body? a few minutes or hours? how long do they do when ejaculated on the surface of an object?

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Dr. Weber Chuang answered

Specializes in Urology

Rapidly: If not kept in an enviroment near body temperature, sperm die very rapidly. Hence, semen samples need to be transported near body temperature to the lab within 30 min to 1 hour of collection.

Answered 10/10/2013

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