Proficiency Testing/EQA / 2024 Surveys / Reproductive Medicine / Andrology and Embryology Help XXCAP_IBE_ITEMDTL_MSG1 AUTOMATED SPERM COUNT - SC1 Analytes/procedures in bold type are regulated for proficiency testing by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Procedure Challenges per Shipment Number of Shipments Sperm count (automated methods) 2 Two shipments per year Program Information Two 1.0‑mL stabilized sperm specimens Shipping Schedule Shipment A: April 15 Shipment B: October 21 Guest IBE_PRMT_SIGN_IN_G XXCAP_IBE_RELATED_ITEMS_TITLE SEMEN ANALYSIS BENCHTOP REFERENCE GUIDE VIEW DETAILS >