Semen Analysis Flashcards
Site of Sperm Maturation
Epidydymis
Source of High Zinc, ACP, and Proteolytic Enzyme
Prostate
Secretes Fructose
Seminal Vesicles
Produces Alkaline Urine
Bulbourethral Gland
Specimen Collection
Abstinence:
Preferred Method:
Collected:
Specimen Collection
Abstinence: 2-3 days, not > 5 days
Preferred Method: Masturbation
Collected: ENTIRE EJACULATE
In collecting seminal fluid, _______________ should be collected
ENTIRE EJACULATE
Semen analysis should be done only after ____________
Liquefaction
If not processed immediately, specimen should be kept at ______
37C
Absence of sperm cells
Azoospermia
No Ejaculate
Aspermia
Appearance
Normal:
Infection:
Red/Brown:
Yellow:
Appearance
Normal: Graysih white, tranluscent
Infection: Increased white turbidity
Red/Brown: Presence of Blood
Yellow: Prolonged Abstinence
Color - Prolonged Abstinence
Yellow
Yellow discoloration is due to __________________
INCREASED FLAVIN
Grading - Watery
0
Grading - Gel like
4
Normal Semen Volume
2-5 mL
Normal Semen
Liquefaction Time: Color: Viscosity: Odor: pH: Volume: Motility:
Normal Semen
Liquefaction Time: 30-60 minutes Color: Grayish white Viscosity: pour in droplets Odor: Clorox-like pH: 7.2 - 8.0 Volume: 2-5 ml Motility: Grade 2