| Ordering Code | 559 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Spermatozoa, presence or absence |
| Alias | Post Vasectomy Semen Exam Semen Analysis, Post Vasectomy |
| Preferred Specimen | Semen |
| Preferred Container | Suitable plastic or polyethylene container free of preservatives or other chemical additives |
| Other Specimen/Container | Wide mouth screw cap glass container |
| Optimum Volume | Entire Specimen |
| Collection Instructions | Keep at room temperature Record collection date and time on the requisition. |
| Handling Instructions | Specimen should be kept at Room Temperature and should not be subjected to extreme temperatures. Specimen must be received at lab for testing on same day as collection. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Ambient |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 1 Day Refrigerated: Not Stable Frozen: Not Stable |
| Rejection Criteria | No collection date &/or time given, Specimen not received on same day as collection, Specimen contaminated with lubricating lotion, Specimen received frozen |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Microscopic Examination |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 19, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spermatozoa, presence or absence | ALL | See report. |