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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