Semen Anlysis, Complete

Test Code

SEMEN

Alias/See Also

Semen, Sperm, Male Fertility

CPT Codes
89320

Includes

Volume, pH, Sperm Count, Motility immediately, Motility 3 hour, Liquifaction, Viscosity, Sperm Forms

Preferred Specimen

STERILE CONTAINER
Semen collected into sterile wide-mouth container such a urine cup or special condoms for semen collection.

Patient Preparation
Semen collection instructions:

Refrain from sexual intercourse and masterbation for 2-5 days.
Produce the sample by masturbation without artificial lubrication.
The whole ejaculate must be collected into a sterile wide mouth cup (such as a Urine container) or in a special condom specific for specimen analysis (regular condoms are unacceptable).
Label the container with name, date, and collection time.
Deliver to the testing laboratory within 1 hour of collection. Keep specimen warm in a pocket near to your body until delivered to the laboratory.

Specimen Stability

Specimens for evaluation of infertility must be kept warm (between 20° and 40°C) and transported to the laboratory within one hour of collection.

Methodology
Manual

Setup Schedule

Schedule with Hematology Department

Reference Range

Test	Result (Normal)
Volume	> 2 mL
pH	> 7.2 pH
Liquefaction	0-60 minutes
Viscosity	Normal
Motility	> 80% immediate
	> 60% 3 hours
Morphology	> 70 % Normal Morphology
Count	20-150 million

Clinical Significance

Semen analysis is usually performed in evaluation of infertility and vasectomy procedures. For infertility studies, a complete analysis is performed: volume, pH, liquefaction, viscosity, motility, morphology, and count.

Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory

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.