Test Code Billings Clinic: 9525 Semen Analysis

Performing Laboratory

Billings Clinic Laboratory: Andrology

Total ejaculate in a sterile container supplied following at least 2 days and no more than 7 days of abstinence.
During initial evaluation of a potentially infertile patient, at least 2 evaluations should be performed (collected between 7 and 21 days apart).
Forward promptly.
Do not refrigerate.

Color: gray-white

Mucoid Particles: None Seen

Viscosity: 1+ liquid

Liquefaction: within 30 minutes of collection

pH: ≥7.2
Volume: >1.5 mL
Motility: > 40% motility
Morphology: ≥4% normal mature sperm
Sperm count: > 15 million/mL

Red Blood Cells: None Seen

Bacteria: None Seen

Agglutination: ≤ 30% agglutination

Vitality: ≥ 58% live

Fructose: ≥ 13 μmol fructose/ejaculate

LeucoScreen™: No granulocytes seen

MarScreen®: < 50% binding

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If no spermatozoa is noted, a fructose test is performed. A positive result indicates the fluid is semen.
If > 5 round cells are present, a LeucoScreen™ is performed
If > 30% agglutination is present, then a Sperm Antibody (MarScreen®) is performed
If < 40% motility, then a Sperm Antibody (MarScreen®) and Vitality Screen are performed