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Semen Analysis

Specimen Type:

 

also known as Fertility Work-up

Other

HEMATOLOGY

Specimen requirements:

Sterile Specimen Container

Unit of measure:

N/A

Ideal sample:

Complete ejaculation.

Absolute minimum amount:

N/A

Method of collection:

Manual Stimulation

Transportation:

Delivered to lab within 1 hour of collection.

Label instructions:

Label with patient's name only. Date and time of collection must be noted on the specimen.

Request test on form:

MULTI LABS [Chem/Hem/UA/Tox/BB/Rheum] ( 151-104 )

Order/entry screen(s): 

N/A

Stat frequency:

N/A

Stat turn around time:

N/A

Routine frequency:

Weekdays at 0900.

Must be in by:

Weekdays, 0800-0900

Routine turn around time:

Prelim report same day, Cytology 1 week.

For Thornton deliver to:

Hematology : Processing Desk, 1st floor,

 

Hospital, room 1-013

Deliver the specimen to :

NA : NA

Scheduling requirements :

Specimens accepted between 0800 and 0900, Monday-Friday.

Method:

N/A

Special Instructions:

Recommended that patient abstain from sexual activity for 3 days prior to collection; may not be collected in condom. See also: vasectomy checks semen analysis is performed only at the Thornton laboratory.

 

Results are available on a Chart Copy

 

Results are Qualitative

 

Results are Quantitative

Questionnaire to accompany with Sample

CyberLAB abbreviation:

SEMEN

CyberLAB code:

7212

Lab Processing Instructions:

N/A