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Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis

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Test Description
Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis
Synonym(s)

sperm analysis, post vas, post vasectomy
Test ID
PVSA
General Information

Determines absence or presence of sperm post-vasectomy
Container Type

Sterile screw cap container
Specimen Type

Sperm
Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of collection.
Only send specimens Monday through Thursday.
Do not send specimens the day before a holiday.
Testing is not performed on Saturday or Sunday
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

Collect seminal fluid by masturbation only. Collect entire ejaculate into the specimen container. Avoid the use of lubricants and other contaminants. Avoid temperature extremes during transportation.

Abstinence from ejaculation: Two to seven days prior to collection.
Minimum Sample Volume

Entire ejaculate
Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

Frozen specimens, refrigerated specimens, specimens received greater than 24 hours from collection, samples collected in spermicidal containers
Department (code)

Hematology
Methodology

Qualitative Microscopy
Estimated TAT

0-2 days
Testing Schedule

Monday - Friday
CPT Code(s)

89321
Reference Range

Absent
Performing Lab

Incyte Diagnostics
LOINC Code(s)

50677-4