Laboratory Services

Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
Telephone: +1-

Test Description	Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis
Synonym(s)	sperm analysis, post vas, post vasectomy
Test ID	PVSA
General Information	Determines absence or presence of sperm post-vasectomy
Container Type	Sterile screw cap container
Specimen Type	Sperm
Specimen Requirements	Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of collection. Only send specimens Monday through Thursday. Do not send specimens the day before a holiday. Testing is not performed on Saturday or Sunday
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions	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.
Minimum Sample Volume	Entire ejaculate
Stability	Room temperature: 24 hours Refrigerated: Unacceptable Frozen: Unacceptable
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions	Frozen specimens, refrigerated specimens, specimens received greater than 24 hours from collection, samples collected in spermicidal containers
Department (code)	Hematology
Methodology	Qualitative Microscopy
Estimated TAT	0-2 days
Testing Schedule	Monday - Friday
CPT Code(s)	89321
Reference Range	Absent
Performing Lab	Incyte Diagnostics
LOINC Code(s)	50677-4