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Chapter-13 Semen Analysis

BOOK TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technology: Methods and Interpretations (2 Volumes)

Author
1. Sood Ramnik
ISBN
9788184484496
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11776_14
Edition
6/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
9
Author Affiliations
1. Manipal Health Systems (Manipal Group), Manipal Health Systems, (Manipal Group), Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India, Manipal Health Systems (Manipal Group), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Healthcare Meena, Sharjah, UAE, Reem Medical and Diagnostic Centre, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Reem Medical and Diagnostic Center, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Abstract

A short chapter, it begins with semen examination and its detailed analysis. What are the normal and abnormal findings observed? Patient education and preparation before the test is followed by gross examination. Later sperm count methods are given, followed by motility, sperm morphology, chemical examination of semen. Postcoital (Sims Huhner ) test is discussed briefly. The chapter ends by discussing sperm antibodies.

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