Antisperm Antibody

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General

Synonym/Acronym:

Antispermatozoal antibody, infertility screen.

Rationale

To evaluate testicular fertility and identify causes of infertility such as congenital defects, cancer, and torsion.

Patient Preparation

There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction. Advise the patient that additional specimens may be needed.

Normal Findings

Method: Immunoassay.

ResultSperm Bound by Immunobead (%)
Negative0–15
Weak positive16–30
Moderate positive31–50
Strong positive51–100

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions

N/A

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General

Synonym/Acronym:

Antispermatozoal antibody, infertility screen.

Rationale

To evaluate testicular fertility and identify causes of infertility such as congenital defects, cancer, and torsion.

Patient Preparation

There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction. Advise the patient that additional specimens may be needed.

Normal Findings

Method: Immunoassay.

ResultSperm Bound by Immunobead (%)
Negative0–15
Weak positive16–30
Moderate positive31–50
Strong positive51–100

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions

N/A

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