Semen analysis
Also written: Semen analysis
What it measures
Sperm count, motility and shape, together with characteristics of the sample.
Why it is ordered
An early and simple step when investigating difficulty conceiving — worth doing early rather than last.
How to prepare
🔴 Abstain for exactly the number of days advised, usually 2–7; shorter or longer distorts the result. The sample must reach the laboratory within the specified time and temperature.
Units
triệu/mL · phần trăm di động · phần trăm hình dạng bình thường — convert here
What to ask
- Exactly how many days of abstinence
- Is a second sample needed to confirm — results vary considerably between samples
- When will the result be ready
This page does not include reference ranges and does not say whether your number is high or low. Reference ranges differ between laboratories and between people — read yours on your own report, with your clinician.