Collection of a semen sample
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Abstain for two to three days |
Produce the sample by masturbation, not by coitus interruptus |
Do not use condoms for collection of the sample or lubricant jellies |
Use a wide mouth sterile plastic specimen pot to collect the sample |
Mark the container clearly with the name, date and time of production, and the date of the immediate preceding ejaculation by coitus or masturbation |
Deliver to the laboratory as quickly as possible |
Protect the sample from extremes of temperature (<15°C or >38°C) during transport—do not keep at body temperature |
WHO values
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for “normal” semen analysis include
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Volume 2 ml or more |
Concentration, 20 million/ml or more |
Motility, 50% progressive motility or more |
Morphology, 15% or more normal forms |
White blood cells, <1 million/ml |