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Test Code Semen Analysis 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

Semen Analysis

Semen Analysis

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. Semen analysis is performed to determine the fertility potential of a male and assessment includes multiple parameters: sperm total count, sperm concentration, volume, liquefaction, viscosity, pH, motility, progression, and morphology. 

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.
  • Patient needs to refrain from sexual intercourse and masturbation for at least 2 days but not more than 7 days.
  • 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 received outside the 2–7 day abstinence period
  • Specimen collected in a manner not by masturbation.

Result Reporting and Reference Values

Reference Range

Parameter

Reference Range

Volume

≥ 1.5 mL

Liquifaction

Normal (Liquifies within 60 minutes)

Viscosity

Normal

pH

≥ 7.2

Total Motility (PR +NP)

≥ 40%

Progressive Motility (PR)

≥ 32%

Non-progressive Motility (NP)

Not defined

Sperm Concentration

≥ 15 MM/mL

Total Sperm Count (per Ejaculate)

≥ 39 MM/Ejaculate             

 

Critical Ranges

None

Reflex Testing

Sperm Morphology will be reported by Pathologist

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.