Test Code SANESPM Sexual Assault Sperm Assessment
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 |