Testicular and Semen Parameters- WHO 2010 Flashcards
Author: Dr. Emad Sedeek, Senior Embryologist & IVF Lab Director
The Lower Reference Limits for Semen Volume (ml)
- 1.2 (1.1-1.6)
- 1.3 (1.1-1.8)
- 1.4 ( 1.2-1.7)
- 1.5 (1.4-1.7)
- 1.6 (1.4-1.8)
- (WHO 2010)
but according to WHO 6th edition 2021
1.4
The lower reference limits for total sperm number (106 per ejaculate)
- 39 (33-46)
- 41 (33-48)
- 43(36-50)
- 45 (36-50)
- 47 (36-54)
1.
The Lower Reference Limits for Sperm Concentration (per ml)
- 8 (4-10)
- 10 (5-15)
- 13 (10-17)
- 15 (12-16)
- 20 (15-25)
4.
but according to WHO 6th edition 2021
16 million/ml
The Lower Reference Limits for Total Motility (PR + NP, %)
- 20 (18-22)
- 30 (28-32)
- 40 (38-42)
- 50 (48-52)
- 60 (58-62)
3.
The Lower Reference Limits for Progressive Motility (PR, %)
- 26 (25-27)
- 28 (27-29)
- 30 (29-31)
- 32 (31-33)
- 34 (33-34)
4.
but according to WHO 6th edition 2021
30%
The Lower Reference Limits for Vitality (Live Spermatozoa, %)
- 54 (52-56)
- 55 (53-57)
- 56 (54-58)
- 57 (55-59)
- 58 (56-60)
5.
but according to WHO 6th edition 2021
vitality 54%
The Lower Reference Limits for Sperm Morphology (Normal Forms, %)
- 2 (1-3)
- 4 (3-5)
- 6 (5-7)
- 8 (7-9)
- 10 (9-11)
2.
The Lower Reference Limits For PH
- >6.5
- >6.7
- >=6.9
- >7
- >=7.2
5.
Lower Reference Limits for MAR Test (Motile Spermatozoa with Bound Particles, %)
- <40%
- <50%
- <=60%
2.
The Lower Reference Limits for Immunobead Test (Motile Spermatozoa with Bound Beads, %)
- <40%
- <50%
- <=50%
- <=60%
3.
The Makler Chamber is Disposable
- Yes
- No
2.
The Working Volume on counter chamber is10um between Lid and Base.
- Yes
- No
1.
if you count on average 20 sperm per row, this is 20 million per/ml
- Yes
- No
1.
If You Count on Average 20 Sperm Over the Whole Grid, The Concentration is 20 Million/ml
- Yes
- No
2.
The Makler Chamber Loses Its Efficiency with Sample of Low or High Concentration.
- Yes
- No
1.
Sperm Cannot Swim Normally in The Makler Volume
- Yes
- No
1,
Motility and Morphology Can Be Estimated on The Makler Chamber
- Yes
- No
1.
WHO (2010) NOT Recommends the Use of The Makler Chamber.
- Yes
- No
1.
Bubbles Will Interfere with The Counting Accuracy
- Yes
- No
1
the Makler is a valuable tool for IVF laboratories because of its easy and lack of fixatives needed.
- Yes
- No
1
The Grid Is 1 mm X 1 mm
- Yes
- No
1
sperm maybe immobilized for counting by placing in a 50-60ºc water bath for several minutes.
- Yes
- No
1
Each Makler chamber needs to be calibrated against a Haemocytometer estimate for accreditation purposes
- Yes
- No
1
what information should be recorded on a semen sample for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.?
Unequivocal identification of the patient
Duration of sexual abstinence
Completeness of collection
Time at sample was produced
Transport temperature conditions
Current medication
Collection container



