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24768 Sperm Wash Technique

Sperm Wash Technique
Test Code:
Synonyms/Keywords
​Semen Wash
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
​Call the Andrology Lab (ext. 16377, 1800-222-5835 ext. 16377, or 715-221-6377) to schedule.
Fresh semen ejaculate required.
Recommendation of 3-5 days abstinence.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Semen​ Room temperature​ 30 min.​
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Friday​ 2-4 hours​ Manual​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ None​
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
89260​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
​Semen Wash
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
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
​Call the Andrology Lab (ext. 16377, 1800-222-5835 ext. 16377, or 715-221-6377) to schedule.
Fresh semen ejaculate required.
Recommendation of 3-5 days abstinence.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Semen​ Room temperature​ 30 min.​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield​ None​
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Monday through Friday​ 2-4 hours​ Manual​
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
89260​ ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.