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The Andrology
Laboratory of GENES fertility institute is a facility
containing the most advanced technology for thorough semen analysis, sperm
preparation and in vitro fertilization procedures. GENES fertility institute
has assembled a staff of scientists responsible for performing all the assisted
reproductive technology methods used by our fertility specialists. The
experience, dedication and scientific integrity of the GENES fertility
diagnostic laboratory staff is unmatched in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean area.
GENES
Andrology Laboratory also offers its services to patients upon
referral from their physician. For any laboratory test, we require 48 hours
advanced notice prior to the appointment. Although the work done in the
laboratory is time-intensive, our staff remains flexible and can provide
immediate turnarounds when necessary.
The laboratory is
located at our
GENES fertility institute location
in the Hato Rey area, near to Hospital de Maestros.
The hours for the lab are 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with
extended hours when necessary. For better testing results and sperm
preparation, our laboratory facilities include a comfortable room (masturbatorium)
for the on-site collection of semen samples.
The scientific staff of the
GENES fertility institute’s Andrology laboratory, is committed to examining
every factor that may affect conception, from the obvious problem to the
smallest deviation.
We encourage physicians to contact us, or to come
and tour our facilities
and meet our laboratory staff. For more information about our facilities,
please
e-mail or call Dr. Fernando Rodriguez, Ph.D., Laboratory Director at
(787) 767-2220.
Semen
Analysis Reference Values used at our Andrology Laboratory
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Semen
Characteristics |
Units |
WHO (1999) |
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Volume |
ml |
2.0 or more |
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pH |
pH units |
(7.2 - 8.0) |
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Sperm concentration |
x 106/ml |
20 or more |
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Total sperm count |
x 106/ejaculate |
> 40 or more |
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Motility (within 60 minutes of ejaculation) |
% Motile |
> 50 or more |
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Sperm Progression at 37oC |
Scale 0-4 |
3 - 4 |
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Morphology (Kruger's Strict Criteria) |
% Normal sperm |
≥ 14 |
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Vitality |
% Live sperm |
≥ 60 |
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White Blood Cells |
x 106/ml |
<1.0 |
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