Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests: Pathways to Arriving at a Clinical Diagnosis (1205 page)

   Gas chromatography

   HPLC

   GC/MS

   LC/MS

   Limit of quantitation: analyte dependent—0.5–5.0 μg/mL

SEMEN ANALYSIS
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   Definition

   A complete semen analysis measures both macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of a semen specimen, all of which can provide clues in the workup of male infertility.

   
Reference ranges (WHO):

   pH: 7.2–7.8

   Volume: 1.5 mL (95% CI 1.4–1.7)

   Concentration: ≥15 million/mL (95% CI 12–16)

   Total sperm number (count): 39 million per ejaculate (95% CI 33–46)

   Progressive motility: 32% (95% CI 31–34)