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HelpTest ID NBLD0332 Sperm Count Post Vasectomy
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - Semen
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | Entire semen sample |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | Entire semen sample |
Performed Test Frequency
Sioux Falls: Monday through Friday
Bemidji: Monday through Friday (Collections need be received by 4:00 pm on Friday.)
Bismarck: Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same Day
Methodology
Microscopy
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Bismarck and Bemidji
CPT
89321
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 5746 | Sperm Post Vas |
AKA
Vasectomy, Semen, Post Vas
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 1 hour | Body temperature is preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Additional Information
Collect entire semen sample in a clean container.
Transport to the lab IMMEDIATELY, keeping specimen at body temperature during transport.
The specimen must be brought to the testing laboratory within 72 hours of collection. Specimens received in the lab more than 1 hour following collection will only be evaluated for the presence or absence of sperm and will NOT be evaluated for motility.