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Semen Analysis
Test CodeLAB216
CPT Codes
89320
Preferred Specimen
Collect entire sample
Minimum Volume
Entire specimen
Instructions
CRITICAL WARM. Transport entire sample 20-25 degrees C
Specimen Stability
2 hours room temp
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Refrigerated or frozen specimen
Methodology
Microscopic (manual count), calculation
Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday 8-5, excluding holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day)
Clinical Significance
Study male infertility. The male partner is the cause of infertility in approximately 40-50% of
all infertility cases.
Evaluate vasectomy and vasovasectomy (reversal of vasectomy).
all infertility cases.
Evaluate vasectomy and vasovasectomy (reversal of vasectomy).
Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional