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Test Code SANESPM Sexual Assault Sperm Assessment

Important Note

For internal ordering at MMC-Weston and MMC-Beaver Dam only. Not available to outreach clients.

Useful For

Looking for the presence or absence of sperm, and sperm motility in presumed sexual assault cases.

Synonyms/Keywords

SANE, sexual assault, sperm, sperm determination

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)
Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Submit only one of the following specimens:
Urine Sage cup Urine Tech Tube 1.0 mL 0.5 mL  
Swab Tube   Entire specimen    

Collection/Processing Instructions

Note: Test is only orderable at MMC-Weston and MMC-Beaver Dam.

Send urine or swab to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Ambient < 30 minutes
Swab Ambient < 30 minutes

Rejection Criteria

Specimens >30 minutes old 
Specimens other than urine or swab

Test Information

Test is only orderable at MMC-Weston and MMC-Beaver Dam.

Reference Range Information

Normal result = No sperm present

Marshfield Labs Performing Department

Marshfield Labs

Referral Laboratory Information

Marshfield Labs Weston & Beaver Dam

CPT Codes

Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time
MMC-Weston Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours
MMC-Beaver Dam Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours