Post Vasectomy Check
Test Codes
Antrim #20325, EPIC: LAB5157
Department
Hematology
Instructions
- Dearborn & Farmington Hills Specimens: Post vasectomy checks must be prescheduled with the Appointment Center. Call 800-328-8542 to schedule appointment for drop off.
- Outreach Specimens (Troy & Royal Oak): Drop specimen off at doctor's office for pickup by Outreach courier.
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect: 3.0 mL seminal fluid in a sterile collection container. (Minimum: 1.0 mL)
Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation
Maintain specimens at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) prior to transport.
Preparation for Courier Transport
Transport: 3.0 seminal fluid, at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F). (Minimum: 1.0 mL)
Rejection Criteria
- Insufficient volume.
- Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.
Storage
Specimen Stability for Testing:
Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): Unacceptable
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): Unacceptable
Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days
Laboratory
Dearborn Hematology Laboratory
Farmington Hills Hematology Laboratory
Royal Oak Hematology Laboratory
Troy Hematology Laboratory
Performed
Dearborn & Farmington Hills
Monday – Friday, Day Shift.
Results available within 24 hours.
Outreach (Royal Oak & Troy)
Monday – Saturday.
Results available within 24 hours.
Reference Range
Absent.
Test Methodology
Manual Microscopy.
Interpretation
Following a vasectomy, no sperm should be present in seminal fluid. Presence of sperm can indicate that the procedure was not successful and may result in an unplanned pregnancy.
The presence of sperm will also vary from the length of time since the vasectomy. If only one week has elapsed since procedure was performed, you may expect to still see sperm. If 6 months has elapsed since vasectomy and sperm are still seen, suspect an incomplete procedure.
Clinical Utility
This test is performed only to indicate the presence or absence of sperm following a vasectomy procedure.
CPT Codes
89321
Contacts
Hematology Laboratory – DBN
313-593-7905
Name: Hematology Laboratory – DBN
Location:
Phone: 313-593-7905
Hematology Laboratory – RO
248-551-8080
Name: Hematology Laboratory – RO
Location:
Phone: 248-551-8080
Hematology/Coagulation Laboratory – FH
947-521-8243
Name: Hematology/Coagulation Laboratory – FH
Location:
Phone: 947-521-8243
Hematology/Coagulation Laboratory – TR
248-964-8040
Name: Hematology/Coagulation Laboratory – TR
Location:
Phone: 248-964-8040
Last Updated
6/16/2021
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