2010 WHO reference values for normal sperm parameters
Parameter | Lower reference limit 2010 |
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Semen volume | 1.5 mL |
Sperm concentration | 15 × 106 spermatozoa/mL |
Total sperm number | 39 × 106 spermatozoa/ejaculate |
Progressive motility | 32% |
Total motility | 40% |
Vitality (live sperms) | 58% |
Sperm morphology | 4% |
pH | ≥ 7.2 |
Leucocyte | < 1 × 106 leucocytes/mL |
Mixed antiglobulin reaction (MAR)/immunobead test | < 50% |