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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