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Test Code POSTVAS Post Vasectomy Sperm Count, Semen

Methodology

This assay is used to verify that sperm have been successfully excluded from the ejaculate after vasectomy. Report information will include the presence or absence of sperm cells and motility.

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Hematology

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 30 minutes of collection with completed form. Specimen Type: Semen : Container/Tube: Semen Analysis Kit supplied Specimen Volume: Total ejaculate Additional Information: Patient should have 2 to 3 days of sexual abstinence at the time of semen collection for accurate results Forms: Semen Analysis Collection Instructions in Special Instructions

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO

Reference Values

A patient is considered sterile when 2post vasectomy sperm counts, 1 month apart, are negative for the presence of sperm.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89321

Special Instructions

Test Order Code

LAB891