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CPT Code:
89321
Test Type: Entire ejaculate, Semen
Stability Time:
|
Temperature |
Period |
|---|---|
|
Room temperature |
72 hours (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference) |
|
Refrigerated |
Unstable (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference) |
|
Frozen |
Unstable (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference) |
|
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Unstable (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference) |
Overview:
Complete absence of sperm in this test is considered a negative result. Incomplete ejaculation and/or incomplete collection of total ejaculate may cause false-negative results.
Collection Details:
Patient Preparation:
No special preparation.
Collection Instructions:
Clean, no additive container; nonspermicidal condom is acceptable.
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.
Transport specimens to the laboratory at ambient temperatures (20°C to 37°C). Do not refrigerate or freeze.