Testicular and Semen Parameters- WHO 2010 Flashcards
Author: Dr. Emad Sedeek, Senior Embryologist & IVF Lab Director
The Lower Reference Limits for Semen Volume (ml)
- 1.2 (1.1-1.6)
- 1.3 (1.1-1.8)
- 1.4 ( 1.2-1.7)
- 1.5 (1.4-1.7)
- 1.6 (1.4-1.8)
- (WHO 2010)
but according to WHO 6th edition 2021
1.4
The lower reference limits for total sperm number (106 per ejaculate)
- 39 (33-46)
- 41 (33-48)
- 43(36-50)
- 45 (36-50)
- 47 (36-54)
1.
The Lower Reference Limits for Sperm Concentration (per ml)
- 8 (4-10)
- 10 (5-15)
- 13 (10-17)
- 15 (12-16)
- 20 (15-25)
4.
but according to WHO 6th edition 2021
16 million/ml
The Lower Reference Limits for Total Motility (PR + NP, %)
- 20 (18-22)
- 30 (28-32)
- 40 (38-42)
- 50 (48-52)
- 60 (58-62)
3.
The Lower Reference Limits for Progressive Motility (PR, %)
- 26 (25-27)
- 28 (27-29)
- 30 (29-31)
- 32 (31-33)
- 34 (33-34)
4.
but according to WHO 6th edition 2021
30%
The Lower Reference Limits for Vitality (Live Spermatozoa, %)
- 54 (52-56)
- 55 (53-57)
- 56 (54-58)
- 57 (55-59)
- 58 (56-60)
5.
but according to WHO 6th edition 2021
vitality 54%
The Lower Reference Limits for Sperm Morphology (Normal Forms, %)
- 2 (1-3)
- 4 (3-5)
- 6 (5-7)
- 8 (7-9)
- 10 (9-11)
2.
The Lower Reference Limits For PH
- >6.5
- >6.7
- >=6.9
- >7
- >=7.2
5.
Lower Reference Limits for MAR Test (Motile Spermatozoa with Bound Particles, %)
- <40%
- <50%
- <=60%
2.
The Lower Reference Limits for Immunobead Test (Motile Spermatozoa with Bound Beads, %)
- <40%
- <50%
- <=50%
- <=60%
3.
The Makler Chamber is Disposable
- Yes
- No
2.
The Working Volume on counter chamber is10um between Lid and Base.
- Yes
- No
1.
if you count on average 20 sperm per row, this is 20 million per/ml
- Yes
- No
1.
If You Count on Average 20 Sperm Over the Whole Grid, The Concentration is 20 Million/ml
- Yes
- No
2.
The Makler Chamber Loses Its Efficiency with Sample of Low or High Concentration.
- Yes
- No
1.
Sperm Cannot Swim Normally in The Makler Volume
- Yes
- No
1,
Motility and Morphology Can Be Estimated on The Makler Chamber
- Yes
- No
1.
WHO (2010) NOT Recommends the Use of The Makler Chamber.
- Yes
- No
1.
Bubbles Will Interfere with The Counting Accuracy
- Yes
- No
1
the Makler is a valuable tool for IVF laboratories because of its easy and lack of fixatives needed.
- Yes
- No
1
The Grid Is 1 mm X 1 mm
- Yes
- No
1
sperm maybe immobilized for counting by placing in a 50-60ºc water bath for several minutes.
- Yes
- No
1
Each Makler chamber needs to be calibrated against a Haemocytometer estimate for accreditation purposes
- Yes
- No
1
what information should be recorded on a semen sample for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.?
Unequivocal identification of the patient
Duration of sexual abstinence
Completeness of collection
Time at sample was produced
Transport temperature conditions
Current medication
Collection container
what information should be recorded on a semen sample for post vasectomy semen analysis?
- Unequivocal (unambiguous) identification of the patient
- Completeness of collection
- Collection container
what is the minimum requirement for patient identifiers at collection
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Five
3.
which of these identifiers are suitable for identification of a sample?
- Title
- First Name
- Middle Name
- Surname [LastName]
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Age
- Passport Number
- Mothers Maiden Name
- Partners First Name
- Partners Last Name
2, 4, 5, 8
Rejection of Samples are Rare but The Reference Cites Another Study Suggesting the Rate of Rejection of Samples is in the order of:
- 0.2%
- 0.5%
- 0.8%
- 1.2%
- 1.9%
2.
which of the following statements on sexual abstinence is true:
- Abstinence has no bearing on volume, concentration and motility
- Prolonged abstinence could increase seminal volume
- Prolonged abstinence could increase sperm concentration
- Prolonged abstinence could increase sperm motility
- Prolonged abstinence could increase the number of degenerating and dying sperm in the epididymis
- The recommended period of abstinence is 2-7 days
- A preferred duration is 3-4 days
- Ejaculation and sexual abstinence mean the same thing
- It’s OK to ask the partner when the last sexual activity occurred
- Samples that have a normal profile but exceed the abstinence period must be rejected
2, 3, 5, 6, 7
It is impossible to characterize a man’s semen quality from evaluation of a single semen sample.
- Yes
- No
1.
It is helpful to examine two or three samples to obtain baseline data
- Yes
- No
1
The Minimum Period of Abstinence Is?
2 days
The Maximum Period Of Abstinence Is?
7 days
The time between collection and the start of the investigation should not exceed..?
1 hour
Ordinary Latex Condom May affect…..?
Sperm Motility
Coitus Interruptus is Not a Reliable Means Of Semen Collection.
true
A Postcoital Test May Provide Some Information About Spermatozoa.
true
A High Percentage of Immotile and Non-Viable Sperm May Indicate..?
Epididymal Pathology
Eosin Y is a vital Dye
- Yes
- No
1
Nigrosine is a vital Dye Used to assess morphology
Nigrosin is not a vital Dye but Used Only To Improve Background
Using Eosin-Nigrosin, Red Or Pink Head Indicate the Sperm is Healthy
false
- Using Eosin-Nigrosin, Clear Or Unstained Heads Indicate The Sperm is Healthy
WHO 2010 Recommends 2 Counts Of ……………. Sperm each
WHO 2010 Recommends 2 Counts Of 200 Sperm each
The total number of membrane intact sperm in the ejaculate is of biological significance
- Yes
- No
1
Some Commercial Dyes are hypotonic and when used may increase the number of….?
Some Commercial Dyes are hypotonic and when used may increase the number of non-viable sperm
After sperm staining, Clear sperm heads and a pink midpiece are considered healthy
- Yes
- No
1
The Lower Reference Limit for the percentage of membrane-intact sperm is …?
The Lower Reference Limit for the percentage of membrane-intact sperm is 58%
The HOS Test is an alternative to ………….Studies
The HOS Test is an alternative to Dye Exclusion Studies
HOS test Can be used for sperm selection for ICSI
true
the lower reference for the HOS test is different from the Eosin Dye test
false
the lower reference for the HOS test is similar to the eosin dye test
(58%)_
All sperms with swelling tails are considered………….
a live sperm