Test Code Billings Clinic: 3091 Sperm Wash
Performing Laboratory
Billings Clinic Laboratory: Andrology
Methodology
- Motile sperm are washed in a tissue culture solution.
- This test is usually ordered for artificial insemination.
Specimen Requirements
- Contact Billings Clinic Laboratory at 866-232-2522 prior to scheduling test.
- Specimen must arrive within 1 hour of collection.
- Total ejaculate in a sterile, plastic cup supplied following a 3 day period of abstinence.
- Do not refrigerate.
- Forward promptly.
- Keep specimen as close to 37° C as possible.
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Test Set Up
- Daily
- 0800 - 1330 ONLY
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89260