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Semen Morphology [Referral]

Evaluation of spermatozoa morphology for breeding purposes.

NameSemen Morphology [Referral]
Code8025
SectionClinical Pathology
Species
Specimen3 mL raw semen
Sampling Requirements

Do not centrifuge or freeze.

Collection Container

Cryovial containing buffered formalin saline (BFS). Add enough raw semen to make BFS cloudy. If BFS is unavailable, 10% formalin can be used but is not preferred.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

Special Instructions

This test is performed at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in College Station, TX. Prices for tests performed outside of TVMDL may not include lab accession and forwarding fees and are subject to change without notice. Turnaround times vary depending on shipping time and the referral lab's schedule.

Price$90.50
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time