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General |
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| Clinical Use: | Post-vasectomy semen analysis to verify success of procedure. | |||||||||
| Availability: | Samples are tested Monday-Thursday. | |||||||||
| Aliases/Synonyms: | Cytology Post-Vasectomy, Haemospermia, Semen - Other, Sperm - Other, Sperm - Post-Vasectomy, | |||||||||
| Code: | CYTN | |||||||||
| Handling Instructions (to laboratory): | Patient should deliver sample to PathWest within 3 hours of collection. | |||||||||
| Hyperlink: | https://fasttrack.ict.pathwest.com.au/Portal/BRMW18.docx | |||||||||
| Reference Interval: |
Refer to report or laboratory |
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Collection Requirements |
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| Container: | Sterile Container (STERILE), | |||||||||
| Sample Type: | Seminal Fluid | |||||||||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | N/A | |||||||||
| Collection Instructions: | The semen sample should be collected between 2-5 days since last ejaculation. Patients are to provide sample via masturbation (do not use condom or lubricant). Collect all of the ejaculate into a sterile container. Keep sample between 20-40 degrees. See hyperlink for patient instructions. |
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Processing Requirements |
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| Minimum Assay Volume: | N/A | |||||||||
| Stability: | 24 hours ambient | |||||||||
| Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): | Send sample ambient within 24 hours of collection Monday-Thursday only. | |||||||||
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Last Updated : 16-10-2024 13:56 |
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