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Test Code SA Semen Analysis (Fertility), Semen

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must be examined within 1 hour of collection.

 

Call Conway Regional Medical Center laboratory at 501-513-5752 for special collection instructions and request form. Failure to collect specimen as instructed may render invalid results.

 

Collect entire ejaculate into a clean glass or plastic container. (Specimen collected in a condom is not acceptable.) Protect specimen from extreme heat and cold.
Note:  1. Patient should have 2 to 3 days of sexual abstinence at time of semen collection for accurate results.

2. Collection date and time are required on request form for processing.

Performing Laboratory

Conway Regional Clinical Laboratory Services

Reference Values

Volume:  1.5-5 mL
Motility:  >60%
Rate of progression:  fair to good

Normal forms:  >60%

Methodology

Manual Microscopy

Includes volume, % motility, rate of progression, and normal forms.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

89320