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Unit Code 9502:
Sperm Antibody, Indirect, Serum

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

In males:

-As an alternate specimen type (semen is preferred) when

 semen cannot be obtained

 

-As follow-up test when sperm agglutination is noted in the ejaculate

 

-With a history of testicular trauma, biopsy, vasectomy reversal,

 genital tract infection, or obstructive lesions of the male ductal system

 

In females:

-Preferred test for sperm antibodies

 

-With an abnormal postcoital test

 

-With unexplained infertility

 

-With history of genital tract infection or receptive anal or oral intercourse

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Immunobead Technique

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

Antisperm Antibody, Serum

Ordering Mnemonic An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test

SAA

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Antisperm antibodies

Soft-SAA

Sperm Antibody Assay