Laboratory Testing Parameters Flashcards

1
Q

Normal semen; musty odor (bleach-like odor)

A

Grayish white

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2
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Indicates presence of WBCs and infection within the reproductive tract

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Increased white turbidity

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3
Q

Common infection

A

Prostatic infection

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4
Q

very low sperm concentration

A

Clear

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5
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Presence of RBC

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Red

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6
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Prolonged abstinence, Medication (antibiotics), Urine contamination

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Yellow

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7
Q

T/F. Urine is not toxic to sperm

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False

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8
Q

Sperm to urinary bladder

A

Retrograde ejaculation

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9
Q

Useful in differentiating presence of WBC compare to immature sperm (spermatids)

A

LE Reagent strip

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10
Q

Failure of liquefaction to occur within 60 minutes

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deficiency in prostatic enzymes

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11
Q

If after 2 hours the specimen has not liquefied

A

Dulbecco’s phosphate- buffered saline or proteolytic enzymes such as α-chymotrypsin or bromelain

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12
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Normal Semen Volume

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2-5ml

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13
Q

Increased Volume

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Prolonged abstinence

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14
Q

Decreased Volume

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Infertility

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15
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Incomplete Specimen

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Must be considered

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16
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Refers to the consistency of the fluid and may be related to specimen liquefaction

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Viscosity

17
Q

easily drawn into a pipette and form in droplets, does not appear clumped or stringy

A

Normal

18
Q

Clumped/clotted and highly viscous

A

Incomplete Liquefied Specimen

19
Q

Highly viscous, abnormal

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Droplets form longer than 2cm

20
Q

Normal pH

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7.2-8.0 (alkaline)

21
Q

Infection

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Increased pH

22
Q

increased prostatic fluid, ejaculatory duct obstruction, or poorly developed seminal vesicles

A

Decreased pH

23
Q

Done after liquefaction process

A

Motility testing

24
Q

Normal motility

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2.0 or (WHO grading) a and b