Semen Analysis, Complete

Message
MUST BE ACCEPTED AT THE MAIN LAB CHOMP


Test Code
LAB216


CPT Codes
89320

Includes
Volume; viscosity; motility; total count; pH; morphology


Instructions
It is recommended that the semen sample be collected by masturbation following a 48- to 72- hour period of abstinence. Prolonged abstinence prior to collection should be discouraged since the motility will be diminished and the sperm count increased.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature, Deliver specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible (within 30 minutes).


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow stability requirements


Methodology
Microscopy

Setup Schedule
Monday-Saturday 7 am – 1 pm
** Specimens received after 1PM will be rejected**


Report Available
24 hours


Reference Range
"Sperm count: 60-150 million/mL
Volume: 2.0-100. mL
Viscosity: <60 minutes
pH: 7.0-14.0
Motility at 1 hour: 50-100 %
Normal Ovoid Forms: 16-100 %
Head, Tail and Nech Defects: None established
Cytoplasmaic droplets: None established
WBCs, RBCs, Epithelial Cells, Other Cells: None established
Bacteria, Crystals, Amorphous, autoagglutination: None established"




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.