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Test Code SEMEN Semen Analysis

Important Note

Sperm morphology assessed by Pathology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Specimen Collection Information

Specimen  Min. Test Volume Collection Container Special Handling
Semen 0.1 mL Sterile urine container
  • Deliver to the Laboratory within one (1) hour.
  • Keep warm after collection.
  • Patient must abstain from intercourse for three (3) days prior to collection.
  • Avoid the use of a condom due to the presence of spermicide.

Reference Ranges & Critical Values

Assay Gender Age Range Normal Range Critical Values Units
SEMEN Male 0 Minutes – 150 Years ≥ 15,000,000   sperm/mL
      ≥ 2   mL
      > 50%   motility
      ≥ 39,000,000   sperm/ejaculate

Specimen Stability

< 1 hour at room temperature

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm.

LOINC

54231-6

CPT

89320

Special Handling

Patient MUST fill out questionaire when dropping of specimen to Laboratory.