Test Code Post Vas Semen Analysis Post Vasectomy
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
- It may take several months for sterilization to be complete after vasectomy.
- The sample should be collected after a minimum of 48 hours of sexual abstinence.
- The specimen should be delivered to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection.
- The specimen must be protected from extreme temperatures (< 20 C or > 37 C)
Collection Method
Semen collection
Container
Semen: sterile container
Preferred Specimen
Semen: sterile container
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Semen: sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
No sperm seen
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Other: |
Contamination, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Ambient |
1 Hour |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
Monday - Friday |
Expected Turn Around Time |
4 Hours |
Performing Bench |
CRMC Urinalysis |
Methodology/Method Description
Manual Microscopic
CPT Codes
89320