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SEMEN-EXAM FOR SPERM ONLY
Test CodeLAB218
Quest Code
3187
CPT Codes
89321
Preferred Specimen
Collect into 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.
Note date and time of collection. The specimen should be delivered to the lab as soon as possible following collection.
Patient Preparation
The American Urological Association recommends a waiting period of 8 to 16 weeks post vasectomy as the appropriate period for the first post vasectomy semen analysis. 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
Transport Container
Wide-mouth plastic container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours post collection
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Contamination • If collection in a condom • If >48 hours old
Methodology
Microscopic Examination
Setup Schedule
Day shift Mon-Sat
Report Available
3 days
Clinical Significance
Evaluation of post-vasectomy cases.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics-Lenexa |
| 10101 Renner Blvd |
| Lenexa , KS 66219-9752 |
Last Updated: August 13, 2021
