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  • Chapter 4 - Extended Semen Analysis

  • David Mortimer, Lars Björndahl, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Christopher L. R. Barratt, University of Dundee, José Antonio Castilla, Roelof Menkveld, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, Ulrik Kvist, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Juan G. Alvarez, Trine B. Haugen
  • Book:
    A Practical Guide to Basic Laboratory Andrology
    Published online:
    16 February 2022
    Print publication:
    10 March 2022, pp 81-113

  • Summary

    Provides methods for a range of common additional assessments on semen that are structured as standard operating procedures (SOPs) for easy use at the bench. Methods are focussed on objectivity, robustness, standardized reporting, controlling the risk of errors, and minimizing measurement uncertainty. Includes anti-sperm antobodies (direct and indirect MAR test), immunocytochemical staining of leukocytes, meaaurement of reactive oxygen species and seminal plasma redox state, and biochemical tests on the seminal plasma to evaluate acessory gland function (zinc for the prostate, frutose for the seminal vesicles and alpha-glusidase for the epidiymis) and investigate abnormalities of the sequence of ejaculation. There is also a discussion on the microbiological examination of semen,.

A Practical Guide to Basic Laboratory Andrology
  • 2nd edition
  • David Mortimer, Lars Björndahl, Christopher L. R. Barratt, José Antonio Castilla, Roelof Menkveld, Ulrik Kvist, Juan G. Alvarez, Trine B. Haugen
  • Published online:
    16 February 2022
    Print publication:
    10 March 2022
  • This practical, extensively illustrated handbook covers the procedures that are undertaken in andrology and ART laboratories to analyse and assess male-factor infertility, and to prepare spermatozoa for use in assisted conception therapy. The content is presented as brief, authoritative overviews of the relevant biological background for each area, plus detailed, step-by-step descriptions of the relevant analytical procedures. Each technical section includes quality control considerations and the optimum presentation of results. In addition to the comprehensive 'basic' semen analysis, incorporating careful analysis of sperm morphology, the handbook provides established techniques for the use of computer-aided sperm analysis and sperm functional assessment. The interpretation of laboratory results in the clinical context is highlighted throughout, and safe laboratory practice is emphasized. Fully revised, incorporating the new ISO TS 23162 on basic human semen analysis throughout, this is an invaluable resource to all scientists and technicians who perform diagnostic testing for male-factor infertility.