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Test Code
PVSC
Test Name
Post-Vasectomy Sperm Evaluation, Qualitative
CPT Codes
89321
Expected Turnaround Time
1 day
Clinical Utility
Used to evaluate the absence or presence of spermatozoa in a post vasectomy specimen.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Semen

Collection Container: Sterile, Non-additive Tube

Minimum Volume: Entire Ejaculate
Collection Instructions

Collect seminal fluid by masturbation only. Collect entire ejaculate into the specimen container. Avoid the use of lubricants and other contaminants.

Processing and Submission Instructions

Avoid temperature extremes during transportation. 
Patient Preparation

Abstinence from ejaculation: Two to seven days prior to collection.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory at room temperature.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

72 hours

Refrigerated

72 hours
Causes for Rejection
  • Specimens outside the stability range
Methodology
Cytospin Prepared Slide, Viewed Microscopically
Reference Intervals

Post-vasectomy specimen evaluated using a concentration technique.
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • Post Vasectomy
  • Semen Analysis
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
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