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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Semen Qual, Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis (PVSA)
Performed: Sun-Sat, 1st and 2nd shift
Turn Around Time: 1 Day
CPT Codes: 89321
Performed By: Hematology
Notes: Specimen must arrive in Logistics lab by 2000 and must be <8 hours old.
Clinical Utility: Used to determine vasectomy success. Patient must have two consecutive Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis that show no sperm upon direct microscopic exam.
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| Semen Analysis, Post Vasectomy |
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Absent |
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| Sperm Motility |
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Non Motile |
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| Sperm Count |
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≤ 100,000 |
|
/mL |
Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Semen |
Sterile cup |
|
|
The temperature of the container should be approximately body temperature at collection time and the sample should not be subjected to extreme temperature changes. Analysis of the specimen must be started within eight hours of collection. |
Ambient |
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