Test Code PVEXAM Semen Analysis, Post Vasectomy
Additional Codes
EPIC: LAB7152
Methodology
Microscopy
Used to evaluate the effectiveness of vasectomy.
Performing Laboratory
St. Joseph Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen accepted Monday through Friday between 0800 to 1400.
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.
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 7 days of sexual abstinence at time of semen collection for accurate results.
2. Recommend collection at hospital laboratory.
Reference Values
No sperm cells seen
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89300