Test Code FERT Semen Analysis for Infertility
Additional Codes
EPIC: LAB216
Methodology
Screening test used to aid in determining the cause of infertility.
Performing Laboratory
St. Joseph Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen accepted Monday through Friday between 0800 to 1000.
Specimen must arrive within 1 hour of collection.
1. Obtain a Semen Analysis Kit and instructions for collection from physician or laboratory prior to collecting specimen. An instruction sheet is available on this site.
2. Submit entire ejaculate in a screw-capped, sterile container.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at body temperature only. Do not allow specimen to become chilled.
Note: 1. Patient should have 2 to 3 days of sexual abstinence at time of semen collection for accurate results.
2. Recommend collection at hospital laboratory.
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday (0800-1000)
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89310