- Test Name
- Retrograde Ejaculation
- Aliases
- Urinalysis for sperm
- Provincial Mnemonic
- SPEU
- LOINC Test Code
- '8248-7
- Description and Primary Use
- Testing to determine if patients sperm is ejaculating into the bladder.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- Same Day
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Sample should be brought to lab ASAP after collection, or sample should be collected on site if a collection room is available.
- Required Consultations
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
At least 2 days of sexual abstience is reccomended, but no more then 7 & Collect by masturbation only.
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Patient is given 2 collection bottles. Patient must ejaculate into one bottle and urinate immediately after into the 2nd bottle. If patient is collecting offsite then patient much keep sample at body temp in transit.
- Criteria for Rejection
Samples >2 hours old will be rejected.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Coagulation
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (Majors Path)
- Last Updated
- 12-Sep-19