Semen Analysis, Strict Morphology
Order Code: | LAB90553 | Order Name: | Semen Analysis, Strict Morphology |
Synonyms: | Sperm | ||
Methodology: | Macroscopic and microscopic analysis. | ||
CPT Codes: | 89322 x1 | ||
Test Includes: | Liquefaction, viscosity, pH, volume, concentration, total number, motility, vitality, round cell concentration, and morphological interpretation of stained smear. | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri and by appt only; results are reported within 5 business days | ||
Special Instructions: | For further information, contact Diagnostic Andrology Laboratory at 612-672-4080; for patient scheduling, contact 612-672-4072. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Semen |
Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection |
Container: | Container, Semen |
Collection Instructions: | Physician instructs patient to abstain from ejaculation for 2-7 days before collection. Patient should collect specimen on-site. In limited circumstances the patient may collect specimen off-site. The laboratory provides instructions for off-site collection. |
Causes for Rejection: | Specimen greater than 1 hour old. Unapproved container. Improper method of collection. |
Contraindications: | Incomplete collection of ejaculate may result in decreased sperm number. |
Processing and Shipping
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | (Diagnostic Andrology Laboratory) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
· WHO laboratory manual for the examination and processing of human semen – 5th Ed., 2010
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Use: | Infertility studies, post vasectomy studies: diagnosis of azoospermia, oligozoospermia, asthenozoospermia |
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