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Laboratory:

Hematology

Test Name:

POST VASECTOMY SEMEN ANALYSIS-RURAL - (semf)

Test Code: PVSA

Clinical Information:

Alternate Name(s): POST VAS.

Description: To check for presence or absence of sperm in patients who have had a vasectomy
Test Indications: Performed 10 weeks post op. or as directed by physician

Patient preparation instructions:
100-10-13A01 Semen Collection Brochure English
100-10-13A01FR Semen Collection Brochure - French

Collection Devices:

Preferred Device:	1 - Sterile Specimen Container (100 mL) Sterile Specimen Container (100 mL) Manufacturer: Catalogue #:
Alternate Device:	1 - Sterile 15 mL Screw Cap Collection Container Sterile 15 mL Screw Cap Collection Container Manufacturer: Catalogue #:

Specimen Required:

Specimen Type: Seminal Fluid
Volume: Complete ejaculate

Specimen Stability:
Refrigerated: 7 days for count
Other comments: Sample should be kept close to body temperature and received by testing facility within 1hr of collection.

Referral:

Adult volume: Entire sample
Shipping & Storage: Keep as close to body temp as possible,

Requisition:

_SH Body Fluid Requisition (R250-10-53)

Reference Values:

A descriptive report will be sent.

Method of Analysis: Manual testing

Availability:

Weekdays

Phone receiving site for specific hours of reception