3645 Semen Count, Qual

Specimen:

Collect:

Semen

Submit:

Semen in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Ambient.

Special Handling:

Time Sensitive
Abstain from sexual intercourse or masturbation for 48 hours, but no longer than 5 days prior to collection.
Collect the specimen by masturbation and ejaculate into a clean plastic container provided by the laboratory.
If masturbation is not possible, please consult with your doctor or the Hematology supervisor at the lab.

Rejection Criteria:

Must be delivered to laboratory within 1 hour of collection.
Do Not Use A Condom!

Stability:

Ambient: 1 Hour(s); Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology:

Microscopy

Performed:

Mon-Fri

Reported:

1-3 Day(s)

CPT Codes:

89321 - Semen Analysis, Presence and/or Motility of Sperm