SEMINAL FLUID Flashcards
what is seminal fluid examine for
infertility
vasectomy procedures
forensics
what lab equipment is used for semen analysis
andrology and assisted reproductive tech (ART)
what do Sertoli cells develop into
spermatids
what do spermatids develop into
sperm
where in the body does sperm develop
seminiferous tubules
what are the 3 parts of sperm
head
neck
tail
what fraction is the most concentrated in sperm
seminal fluid
what fluid contains enzymes and proteins
prostate fluid
what mineral is important for fertility
zinc
true or false: you can have sex within 2-3 days of seminal fluid collection
false
can you wait longer than 7 day without have sex before seminal fluid collection
no
true or false: if you are a vasectomy pt you do not have to do abstinence for seminal fluid collection
true
what container is seminal fluid collected in
sterile plastic container
when does sperm need to be delivered to the lab
within 1 hr
what temp is sperm kept at
warm; 37 C
normal volume of seminal fluid
2-5 mL
normal appearace of seminal fluid
translucent
grey-white
how long should it take sperm to liquefy
30-60 min
normal ph of seminal fluid
7.2-7.8
normal sperm count
20-250 million/ml
how is sperm motility measured
forward movement
normal motility grade of seminal fluid
50-60 % or greater
grade of 2 or higher
what is examined in a Postvasectomy Analysis
presence of sperm motility
how long does it take for a post-vasectomy to become active
2 months
what department would you find seminal fluid analysis
hematology
