AnMed Laboratory Services

         

Sperm Prep  (SPERM PREP)

Synonyms:  Wet Prep for Sperm
Specimen:  Vaginal pool fluid: 500 microL Anal specimen:(1) swab in 1-2 mL sterile saline in a sterile tube.
                        Volume:  500 microL or 1 swab
Minimum Volume:  1 drop
Collection:  Keep specimen warm to prevent rapid decrease in motility. Transport to the laboratory immediately (should reach the laboratory within 1 hour of collection).
Rejection Criteria: 
Reference Range:  Interpret in light of clinical presentation
Methodology:  Microscopy
Test Use:  Determine the presence or absence of sperm, and motility if sperm are noted.
Additional Information:  Test is performed as medical only. Legal specimens should be collected as part of a Sexual Assault protocol and submitted to SLED with chain of custody.
Testing Includes:  Evaluation of presence or absence or sperm, and motility if sperm noted.
Testing Facility: