Spermatozoa, Post Vasectomy

Test Code

94217

CPT Codes
89321<br /> Limited Access Code

Preferred Specimen

1 mL semen collected in sterile, wide-mouth container

Patient Preparation
Specimen should be collected by masturbation. Patient should have not ejaculated for 2-7 days prior to submission of specimen or as doctor has directed. Contact your local laboratory in advance.

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Collect in a sterile, wide-mouth plastic container. Note date and time of collection. The specimen should be delivered to the lab as soon as possible following collection.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Contamination • If collected in a condom • If greater than 48 hours old

Methodology
Microscopic Examination

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 1 day from set up

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Evaluation of post-vasectomy cases.

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.