Test Code SEMA Fertility Test, Semen

Important Note

Patients must have an appointment prior to dropping off specimen.

Scheduling questions can be called to 616-394-3367.

Ordering Mnemonic
SEMA

Manual, Direct Microscopy

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen must arrive within 60 minutes of collection.

Collection instruction sheet must accompany specimen when submitted.

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: Fresh semen

Collection Instructions: Patient should have 2 to 7 days of sexual abstinence prior to time of semen collection. Keep specimen warm.

Monday through Friday

89320 (HH Bill Code 0202028)

TOTAL VOLUME
1.5-5.0 mL
pH
7.0-8.3
SPERM COUNT
≥ 15 10⁶/mL

NOTE: IF Sperm count = No sperm seen, an additional test for Fructose will be automatically added and charged

TOTAL SPERM EJACULATE

>38.9 10*6/{specimen}
MOTILITY-2 HOURS POST EJACULATE
>40.0%

DEGREE OF MOVEMENT

≥3
SPERM MORPHOLOGY
≥ 4 % normal forms