Specimen Collection and Transport Guide Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) Swab Collection Guide

Test List

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

Semen Analysis (Fertility)

Test Code


CPT Codes
89320

Includes


Preferred Specimen


Patient Preparation
Call PRIOR to specimen collection during normal business hours to schedule an appointment for specimen drop-off.
Please call Guthrie-Sayre 570-887-4719 or Corning Hospital 607-937-7271 laboratories.
Fertility specimens must be dropped off at the Sayre or Corning Hospital Clinical Laboratories ONLY.

TEST CANNOT BE COLLECTED OR TRANSPORTED FROM GCMC. TEST CANNOT BE PERFORMED AT GCMC.

1. Abstain from ejaculation (sexual activity/intercourse/masturbation) for at least 48 hours but not more than 7 days before collecting this specimen.
2. Urinate and wash your hands prior to specimen collection. This will prevent bacterial contamination.
3. Collect seminal fluid by masturbation without aid of a lubricant directly into a clean, dry, room temperature,plastic specimen container. A specimen collected in any way other than masturbation is not acceptable because it may interfere with the test results. The use of a condom for specimen collection is not acceptable because it also may interfere with the test results.
4. Care must be taken to collect the entire specimen in the container. Loss of the first portion of the ejaculate may result in a decreased sperm count. Do not contaminate the specimen.
5. Confirm the specimen container is tightly sealed.
6. All specimen containers must be labeled with both the patient’s first and last names as well as a second identifier such as the patient’s medical record number or date of birth. Containers without two identifiers will be rejected.
7. The specimen must be received in the hospital laboratory within 1 hour of specimen collection.

Transport Temperature


Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab
Corning Hospital Lab

Additional Information
Semen Collection Instructions