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Semen Screen, Post Vasectomy

Test Code
SPERM


Alias/See Also
Post Vasectomy, Semen Analysis


CPT Codes
89321

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:
  1. Refrain from sexual intercourse and masterbation for 2-5 days.
  2. Produce the sample by masturbation without artificial lubrication.
  3. 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).
  4. Label the container with name, date, and collection time.
  5. 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.


Instructions
Schedule with Hematology Department.


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
REFERENCE RANGES-Report Sperm Presence/Absence
  • No Sperm seen on spun specimen (expected post vasectomy)
  • Sperm present


Clinical Significance
For post-vasectomy studies, a screen is performed for Sperm presence.


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.