0025: Semen Analysis

Semen Analysis

It is a crucial test that helps evaluate a man’s fertility. It provides valuable insights into the quality and quantity of sperm present in the semen. This test is often recommended for couples who are having difficulty conceiving.

Low sperm count or poor sperm motility can make it challenging for sperm to reach and fertilize an egg, resulting in infertility. Semen analysis can help identify the underlying causes of male infertility and guide the appropriate treatment options.

Semen analysis consisting following.

1. Gross or Physical Examination
2. Chemical Examination
3. Microscopic Examination.

Gross or Physical examination of Semen

Semen is examine grossly for the following feature. Color, volume, viscosity, Ph and liquification.

Color:-

Normally it is whitish, gray white or slightly yellowish.

Volume:-

Normally volume of semen is 2.5 to 5 ml. The volume does not wary with the period of absentees.

Viscosity:-

When ejaculated semen is fairly viscus and is fall drop by drop.

PH:-

Semen is slightly alkaline having Ph between 7 to 8.

Liquification:-

Liquification occur because of presence of fibrinolysis normally liquification occurs at room temperature within 10 to 30 minute.

1. CHEMICAL EXAMINATION OF SEMEN
2. Microscopic examination of the semen

Also Read

1. Bile Salt (Hay^’s Sulphur Method)

2. Stool Examination: What You Need to Know

3. Estimation of occult blood in stool by Benzidine method.

4. “Unlocking the Secrets of Urine: A Comprehensive Guide to Urine Examination”

5. Glucosuria (Benedict Method)
6. Ketone Body (Rotheras, Gerhardt’s and Strip Method)
7. Proteinuria (Heat and acetic acid, Sulphur Salicylic Acid, Hellers or Nitric acid, and Esbach albuminometer Method)
8. Bence Jones Proteinuria (HCl Method)
9. Urobilinogen (Ehrlich Method)
10. Bile Pigment (Fouchets Method)
11. Occult Blood (Orthotoluidine and Benzidine Method).
12. Sedimentation Preparation
13. Slide Preparation
14. Microscopic Examination.

Reference books

1. “Clinical Chemistry: Techniques, Principles, Correlations” by Michael L. Bishop and Edward P. Fody: This comprehensive text covers various aspects of clinical chemistry, including urinalysis. It’s widely used in medical and clinical laboratory education.
2. “Henry’s Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods” by Richard A. McPherson and Matthew R. Pincus: This is a well-regarded resource that provides insights into laboratory tests, including urinalysis, and their clinical applications.
3. “Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics” by Nader Rifai, Andrea R. Horvath, and Carl T. Wittwer: This textbook offers a broad view of clinical chemistry, including urinalysis and molecular diagnostics, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals.
4. “Urinalysis and Body Fluids” by Susan King Strasinger and Marjorie Schaub Di Lorenzo: This book is specifically focused on urinalysis and the examination of other body fluids. It is used in many medical laboratory technician programs.
5. “Urinalysis in Clinical Laboratory Practice” by John A. Lott and W. Gregory Miller: This book provides a detailed look at the theory and practice of urinalysis, making it suitable for those studying or working in clinical laboratories.
6. “Urine Analysis: A Color Atlas and Text” by David S. Goldfarb and Alan S. L. Yu: This text combines visual representations with explanatory text to aid in the understanding and interpretation of urine analysis.
7. “Pathology Practical Book” by Harsh Mohan: Third Edition.
8. Internet, Wikipedia