Spermanalysis Flashcards
Stages of sperm maturation
Spermatogonium, 1st spermatocyte, 2nd spermatocyte, spermatid, spermatozoon
Composition of semen 5%
Spermatozoa
Composition of semen 60-70%
Seminal fluid
Composition of semen 20-30%
Prostate fluid
Composition of semen 5%
Bulbourethral gland fluid
Site of spermatogenesis
Seminiferous tubules (testes)
Nurse cells for developing sperm
Sertoli cells
Site of sperm maturation
Epididymis
Propels sperm to ejaculatory ducts
Vas deferens (ductus deferens)
Spermatogenesis and sperm maturation time
90 days (74 days in Graff cycle)
Acidic fluid containing ACP, zinc, citric acid, and enzymes
Prostate fluid
Bulbourethral gland secretes alkaline mucus for
Neutralizing acidity from prostatic secretions and vagina
Specimen collection for sperm abstinence
2-7 days
Prolonged abstinence effect
Increased volume, decreased motility
WHO recommendation for specimen collection
Two to three specimens, not less than 7 days or more
First portion of sperm missing effect
Decreased sperm count, increased pH, specimen will not liquefy
Last portion of sperm missing effect
Increased sperm count, decreased pH and volume, specimen will not clot
Best method for sperm analysis
Masturbation
Condom requirements for specimen collection
Non-lubricant-containing rubber or polyurethane condom
Specimen for sperm analysis should be delivered within
1 hour of collection at room temperature
Liquefaction for sperm analysis should be done
30-60 minutes
Failure to liquefy sperm within 60 minutes causes
Deficiency in prostatic enzymes
Failure to liquefy sperm remedy
Treat with amylase, bromelain, α-chymotrypsin, or DPBS to break up mucus
Specimen awaiting analysis should be kept at
37°C (water bath)
Normal appearance of sperm
Gray-white, translucent (due to flavin)
Odor of sperm
Musty or bleach odor
Increased white turbidity in sperm indicates
Infection
Red or brown coloration in sperm indicates
Increased blood or RBCs
Yellow coloration of sperm indicates
Urine contamination, medication, abstinence
Normal volume of sperm
2-5 mL
Decreased volume of sperm indicates
Infertility, incomplete collection
Normal viscosity of sperm
Pours in droplets
Abnormal viscosity of sperm
Threads >2 cm long
Higher viscosity effect on motility
Decreased motility
Reporting of sperm
0 - watery, 4 - gel-like
pH of normal sperm
7.2 to 8.0
Increased pH in sperm indicates
Infection
Decreased pH in sperm indicates
Increased prostatic fluid
Normal value of sperm concentration
> 20 million/mL
Dilution of sperm in improved Neubauer counting chamber
0.05555555555555558
Diluents for sperm purpose
Immobilize sperm
Examples of diluents for sperm
Formalin, sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), saline, distilled water, cold tap water