Specimen:

Semen

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

1.0 mL

Rejection Criteria:

Collection in condem is not acceptable.  Place specimen in leakproof 
container.

Testing
Schedule:

Qualitative test performed in the Family Care Center Lab.

Analytic Time:

15 minutes (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

No sperm present.

Comments:

Qualitative test performed in the Family Care Center Lab.

Methodology:

Microscopic review.

Sample
Processing:

Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of 
collection.
Submit in leakproof container.

Sample
Storage:

Ambient or Room Temperature.

Transport
Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.

CPT Code:

89310