Sperm DNA Fragmentation Purified Sperm

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General Information

Lab Name
Sperm DNA Fragmentation Purified Sperm
Lab Code
SPCOM2
Epic Ordering
Sperm DNA Fragmentation Purified Sperm
Description

Measures of sperm DNA integrity are performed by Neutral DNA COMET and Alkaline DNA Diffusion for purified sperm.

Synonyms
Comet, Sperm DFI
Components

Interpretation

Method

Sperm DNA Fragmentation, Neutral COMET and Alkaline Diffusion

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Sperm
Collection

Semen sample must be collected in a foil-wrapped specimen cup, and kept between room and body temperature for no more than 30 min prior to arrival at lab.

Handling Instructions

Keep specimen cup in reduced light, protected from Ultraviolet. Purify sperm from seminal fluid and other cell types. Place labeled cryo vial immediately into -80C freezer, onto dry ice, or immerse in liquid nitrogen to store.

Processing

Processing

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Male Fertility (A6)
Performing Location(s)
Other Male Fertility Lab
206-598-1001

UWMC Roosevelt Clinic Building,
4245 Roosevelt Way NE, Room E179
*Patient check-in 3rd floor, Men's Health Center
Seattle, WA 98105 USA

  • Phone number 206-598-1001 (Appointments and questions)
  • Website: http://www.malefertilitylab.com/
  • Email: androl@uw.edu
  • Fax: 206-598-2807
  • Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00-5:00. Special tests and services are available on weekends.
Frequency
Monthly (end of month)
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
89398
LOINC