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What Does The Following Semen Analysis Report Indicate?
Question: what is normal semen analysis report
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Hi & Welcome.
Semen analysis measures the amount and quality of a man's semen and sperm.
It is the single most important test of male fertility.
As per the WHO (world health organization) recommendation a normal semen analysis should have the following:
1. Sperm count 20 million or more/ml
2. Motility (ability of the sperms to swim)
A - Rapid progressive motility
B - Sluggish progressive motility
It should be 50% or more with grade A+B motility /25% or more with grade A
3.Size and shape of the sperms: At least 30% of cells should be of normal shape
4. Total semen volume 2.0 ml or more
5. The liquefaction of the semen (the ability to go from normal gel-like state at ejaculation to a liquid state) it should be less than 30 minutes.
6. Chemical examination: pH reaction Alkaline & Fructose should be positive
7. Microscopic examination: WBCs and RBCS: Nil
Hope to have answered your query.
However, if you have any follow up query, please feel free to ask.
Best wishes.
Kindly find the details below
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Hi & Welcome.
Semen analysis measures the amount and quality of a man's semen and sperm.
It is the single most important test of male fertility.
As per the WHO (world health organization) recommendation a normal semen analysis should have the following:
1. Sperm count 20 million or more/ml
2. Motility (ability of the sperms to swim)
A - Rapid progressive motility
B - Sluggish progressive motility
It should be 50% or more with grade A+B motility /25% or more with grade A
3.Size and shape of the sperms: At least 30% of cells should be of normal shape
4. Total semen volume 2.0 ml or more
5. The liquefaction of the semen (the ability to go from normal gel-like state at ejaculation to a liquid state) it should be less than 30 minutes.
6. Chemical examination: pH reaction Alkaline & Fructose should be positive
7. Microscopic examination: WBCs and RBCS: Nil
Hope to have answered your query.
However, if you have any follow up query, please feel free to ask.
Best wishes.
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