Normal Ranges for a Semen Analysis* |
Parameter |
Normal Ranges |
Color |
Gray/Transluscent |
Coagulate? |
Yes |
Liquify? |
Yes |
If yes, time in minutes |
Less than or equal to 30 |
Volume (mL) |
2 to 6 |
Viscosity (1,2,3,4) |
1 |
pH |
7.5 to 8.1 |
% Motility |
Greater than or equal to 50% |
% of 3-4 + Forward Motile Sperm |
Greater than or equal to 50% |
Sperm Concentration (x 1 Million per mL) |
20-200 |
Total Sperm Count (x 1 Million per mL) |
Greater than or equal to 40 |
Total Motile Sperm (x 1 Million per mL) |
Greater than or equal to 20 |
White Blood Cells (x 1 Million per mL) |
Less than or equal to 1 |
Agglutination (0,1,2,3) |
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Clumping of sperm to sperm |
0 |
Clumping of sperm to round cells |
0 |
% Normal Morphology |
Greater than or equal to 30% |
Penetrak Score (mm) |
Greater than or equal to 30 |
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mL = milliliter |
mm=millimeter |
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Based on World Heath Organization criteria, 1992. Table excerpted from Berger, G.S., Goldstein, M., and Fuerst, M. (1995). The Couple's Guide to Fertility. New York: Doubleday. |
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