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Test Code PostVas Post Vasectomy Semen Analysis

Important Note

  • Specimens must be collected at the Fairbanks Imaging and Breast Center (FIBC) lab located at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.
    • Patient collection times are Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm by appointment ONLY.
    •  Please call FIBC lab to schedule 907-458-6960

Additional Codes

Cerner

NextGen

Post Vasectomy

Post Vasectomy

Useful For

Semen is a composite solution formed by the testes as well as the accessory male reproductive organs and consists of spermatozoa suspended within seminal plasma. Post-vasectomy specimens are evaluated for the effectiveness of vasectomy procedures by assessing the presence, quantity, and motility of sperm.

Methodology

The SQA-Vision is an automated semen analyzer with a powerful visualization system used as an accessory tool. The system performs a highly reliable 70 second semen analysis that follows the WHO 5th edition guidelines. The instrument’s visualization system provides an efficient method of assessing semen in a reproducible and standardized manner.

Patient Preparation

  • Patient must complete the required information on the Semen Analysis Collection Instructions and understand all the instructions.
  • No abstinence required; recommend 3 months post vasectomy procedure.
  • Sample must be produced by masturbation without artificial lubrication.
  • The entire ejaculation must be collected into the properly labeled, clean, wide mouth plastic container provided by the lab at the Fairbanks Imaging Center.

Collection Instructions

See Semen Analysis Collection Instructions

Specimen Requirements

Minimum Volume

Entire ejaculate is required.

Container

Clean, wide-mouth plastic container.

Stability

Room temperature; received in lab within 30 minutes of collection.

Required Documents

Submit to lab with specimen:

  • Copy of lab requisition order
  • Completed Semen Analysis Collection Instructions

Rejection Criteria
  • Improperly/mislabeled specimen
  • Specimen received > 1 hour from collection
  • Specimen collected in condom or with lubricants
  • Incomplete specimen submitted
  • Specimen collected in a manner not by masturbation.

Result Reporting and Reference Values

Reference Range

Parameter

Reference Range

Motility

Non-motile

Sperm Presence

Below detectable range (none observed)

Sperm Concentration (if Present)

≤0.1MM/mL (source: AUA Guidelines)

 

Critical Ranges

None

Reflex Testing

None

Limitations

  • Viability testing is not performed at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. If the motility Sperm % is less than 30%, the decreased motility may be the result of non-viable or non-motile sperm.
  • Exposing the specimen to temperatures below 25° C may alter the results and render the exam inaccurate.