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24851 Semen, Qualitative

Semen, Qualitative
Test Code: SEM-QL
Synonyms/Keywords
Post Vasectomy Check​
Test Components
Sperm presence/absence
Useful For

​Determining absence or presence of sperm post vasectomy.  This test code should be used when it has been more than 12 months after vasectomy procedure. 

Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No​ Semen​ Sterile plastic container​ Sterile container​ 0.2 mL​ ​ ​
Collection Processing Instructions
Recommend 3-5 days of abstinence. 
Marshfield Campus - Deliver immediately to the 24 Hour Services section.
All Other Facilities - Deliver immediately to Marshfield Labs. Refrigerate specimens older than 2 days.​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Semen​ Ambient​ 2 days​
Refrigerate​ 1 week​
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ ​​Monday through Sunday​ ​​​1 day ​​Microscopy
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield See interpretive report​
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
89321​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
Post Vasectomy Check​
Test Components
Sperm presence/absence
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​Semen, Qualitative
​Cerner None​
​COM ​Semen, Qualitative
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No​ Semen​ Sterile plastic container​ Sterile container​ 0.2 mL​ ​ ​
Collection Processing
Recommend 3-5 days of abstinence. 
Marshfield Campus - Deliver immediately to the 24 Hour Services section.
All Other Facilities - Deliver immediately to Marshfield Labs. Refrigerate specimens older than 2 days.​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Semen​ Ambient​ 2 days​
Refrigerate​ 1 week​
Useful For

​Determining absence or presence of sperm post vasectomy.  This test code should be used when it has been more than 12 months after vasectomy procedure. 

Test Components
Sperm presence/absence
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield See interpretive report​
For more information visit:
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ ​​Monday through Sunday​ ​​​1 day ​​Microscopy
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
89321​ ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.