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
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


