Sperm Count & Study

Message
Tests included: Appearance, volume, pH, liquefaction, viscosity, count, morphology, motility for 6 hours, motility grade.


Test Code
LAB4132


Preferred Specimen
Semen in a sterile container


Instructions
Protect from light. Transport to lab within one hour of collection.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Weekend or holiday collections; Specimens received in lab more than one hour old; or after 1200 noon; Specimens not in a sterile container.


Methodology
Manual



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.