Post vasectomy analysis

Alphabetical Test listing

Post vasectomy analysis-12655

Test name:

Test number:

12655

Excellian order number:

LAB12655

Abbreviation:

PVA

Useful for:

Indicating the effectiveness of a vasectomy procedure

Limitations:

This test is restricted to patients who had their vasectomy performed at Allina Health

Specimen type:

Semen

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Volume:

0.4 mL

Minimum volume:

0.1 mL

Collection instructions:

How to Collect a Semen Sample for Your Post-vasectomy Analysis

Processing instructions:

Specimen should be delivered to lab as soon as possible following collection.

Transport container:

Screw Cap Plastic Container (Sterile)

Transport and stability:

Ambient - 24 hours

Reason for rejection:

Refrigerated or Frozen specimens
Specimens > 24 Hours Post Collection

Performing lab:

AHL - Urinalysis: U

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

24 hours

Method:

Visual Microscopy (Manual)

Reference ranges:

Volume: >1.5 mL

Non-Sperm Cells: Absent

Sperm: Absent

Motility: Absent

Fields Observed: ≥ 50 on high power (40x)

Date created:

01/18/2023

Revised date:

02/03/2026

Review date:

01/16/2026