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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