Reference Values and Sample Report

Summary: Reference values

The following are reference values for a normal semen analysis. It should be noted that these are recommended reference ranges only and that they may require adjustment for your particular laboratory or region of the country:

  • Liquefaction: ≤30 minutes
  • Volume: ≥2.0 ml
  • Color: white, yellowish, gray
  • Viscosity: non-viscous
  • pH: ≥7.0
  • Sperm count: ≥20 million / ml
  • Motility: ≥50%
  • Leukocytes: ≤1 million / ml
  • WHO III Morphology: ≥30%
  • Strict Morphology: ≥14%

In addition some people find it useful to have a total motile count (TMC). This is calculated by multiplying the concentration x the percent motility x the volume. Normal TMC is 10 million or greater.

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