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Order Code LAB3160 Semen Analysis, Post Vasectomy

Important Note

Please call the desired testing location to schedule an appointment for specimen collection and/or testing. 

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

RV SEMEN POV

LAB3160

SEMEN,POV

PRIOR TO 8/1/21:  SEMPV

Useful For

To verify that sperm have been successfully excluded from the ejaculate following a vasectomy procedure.

Specimen Requirements

Special Instructions: Semen should be collected following at least a 48 hour abstinence period, but no more than 7 days.  Specimen must arrive warm and arrive in lab within 1 hour of collection 

 

Specimen Type: Semen - Entire specimen must be collected in the container

Collection Container: Screw cap container

Specimen Volume: Entire Ejaculate

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Stability          
Semen Ambient 1 hour
  Refrigerated N/A
  Frozen N/A

Reference Values

  • Absence of sperm
  • Note: Only RMC Waconia will provide approximate sperm count and motility if sperm are present.  This information will be applied to a result comment. 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory

Two Twelve Medical Center Laboratory

Ridgeview Clinics

Methodology

Microscopy

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89321