Semen analysis
A semen analysis measures the quantity and quality of both the liquid portion, called semen, and the microscopic moving cells called sperm. Semen is the turbid, whitish substance that is released from the penis during ejaculation. Sperm are the cells in semen with a head and a tail that enables them to travel to the egg. A typical semen analysis could measure:
- the volume of semen
- the macroscopic appearance
- the semen viscosity (thickness)
- sperm concentration,
- total number of sperm
- sperm motility (the percentage that are able to move, as well as how vigorously and straight the sperm move)
- the number of normal and abnormal (defective) sperm
- coagulation and liquefaction (the time it takes the semen to go from a gel to a liquid state)
- fructose level (a sugar in semen)
- pH (acidity)
- the number of immature sperm, and
- the number of white blood cells (cells that indicate infection).
MAR-test IgA
Optimal range: 0 - 49.9 %
The acronym MAR stands for mixed antiglobulin reaction. The test is used to diagnose imunological infertility, which means that antisperm antibodies are present that prevent conception from taking place. Antibodies in blood, semen or cervical mucous coat the surface of the sperm, which impairs sperm transport and ultimately fertilisation of the ovum.
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Optimal range: 0 - 49.9 %
The acronym MAR stands for mixed antiglobulin reaction. The test is used to diagnose imunological infertility, which means that antisperm antibodies are present that prevent conception from taking place. Antibodies in blood, semen or cervical mucous coat the surface of the sperm, which impairs sperm transport and ultimately fertilisation of the ovum.
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