Reproductive-Semen Analysis

Epic code: SPL19
Andrology Laboratory
1360 N Dodge St, Room 2365
467-5299
Specimen(s):
Semen
Specimen Instructions:
Patients should have 2 to 7 days of sexual abstinence prior to semen collection to optimize sperm concentration and quality.
Collection Medium:
Andrology Laboratory approved container
Delivery Instructions:
Patient collection at laboratory is preferred. If other collection is required, the patient must contact the laboratory at 319-467-5299 for instructions.
Testing Schedule:
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, appointment required
Patients should contact the Andrology Lab at 319-467-5299 to schedule an appointment.
Turn Around Time:
24 hours for semen analysis; 7 days for sperm morphology. A preliminary report for semen analysis is available within 1 hour of specimen receipt, upon request.
Reference Range:
Semen Analysis
Parameter                      Lower Reference Range*
Days Continence (DC)**         2-7 days optimal
Volume                         ≥ 1.5 mL
pH of Seminal Fluid            ≥ 7.2
Complete Sample                Yes
Appearance                     Normal
Liquefaction                   Normal
Viscosity                      Normal
Agglutination                  No
Sperm Concentration/mL (x106)  ≥ 15 million/mL
Total Sperm Count (x106)       ≥ 42 million
Total Motility                 ≥ 40%
Progressive Motility           ≥ 32%
Post ejaculate urine           for laboratory use only unless noted in
                               comments section

 *The reference ranges reflect the lower reference limits (5th centiles
  and their 95% confidence intervals) for semen characteristics of men
  whose partners became pregnant within 12 months of discontinuing
  contraceptive use. Reference: World Health Organization (WHO).

**Days of Abstinence

Sperm Morphology (Tygerberg Strict Criteria) and WBC
                              Lower Reference Range
Strictly Normal Head Shape    > 4%
Germinal Cells x 106/mL       Normal values not established,
                              but if elevated relative to mature sperm
                              count, may indicate spermatogenesis
                              defect.
WBC x106/mL                   < 1 x 106/mL
Comments:
For further information, please refer to Andrology Laboratory website.
Methodology:
Manual sperm count, motility and morphology evaluation
CPT Code:
89320 (semen analysis)
89322 (semen analysis with morphology)
89321 (post-vasectomy semen analysis)