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SEMEN ANALYSIS
MessageTesting only performed M-F 8am - Noon. Special patient information form required. Contact FMH Lab at 240-566-3410 for a copy OR may be completed when sample iks brought to laboratory.
Test Code
SEMEN
Alias/See Also
FERT
CPT Codes
89320
Preferred Specimen
The specimen can be obtained by masturbation and ejaculated directly into the specimen container. Collect the entire specimen avoiding spillage.
Minimum Volume
Collect the entire ejaculate (specimen)
Instructions
The specimen must be submitted to the laboratory not more than one hour after ejaculation. Record the time collected and the time received. Note: Contraceptive Solutions and lubricants can not be used. The sample can be obtained through intercourse if the non-spermicidal polyurethane condom is used. Other condoms are not acceptable because they often contain spermicidal lubricants and powders. Contents of the condom are to be emptied into a container before deliver to the laboratory. Testing only performed M-F 8am - Noon. Special patient information form required. Contact FMH Lab at 240-566-3410 for a copy
Transport Temperature
The sample must be maintained at a temperature between room and body temperature (68-98.60 F) until it is submitted.
Specimen Stability
1 hour
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Refrigerated or frozen
Last Updated: December 28, 2023
