Test ID: SAA
Sperm Antibody, Indirect, Serum
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
9502
NY State Approved
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
No
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
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Antisperm antibodies
Sperm Antibody Assay
Sperm Antibody Assay


