71387-5
LaboratorySpermatozoa Motile [#] in Semen --post ejaculate
Definition
Semen quality is expressed as total motile sperm count (VCM): volume (mL) x sperm concentration (10^6/mL) x percentage forward motility. World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for determining semen quality are as follows: normal= >40 x 10^6, moderate= 20-40 x 10^6, and poor= <20 x 10^6. Causes for decreased total motile sperm count may be medical (i.e. testicular cancer, infections, hormone imbalances, medications), environmental (i.e. pesticides, exposure to heavy metals or radiation), or lifestyle-related (i.e. alcohol abuse, smoking, age, stress).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Spermatozoa.motile^post ejaculate
Property
Num
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Semen
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
FERT
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Sperm Motile post ejac Smn
Display Name
Spermatozoa Motile post ejaculate (Sem) [#]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 71387-5?
LOINC code 71387-5 identifies "Spermatozoa Motile [#] in Semen --post ejaculate". Semen quality is expressed as total motile sperm count (VCM): volume (mL) x sperm concentration (10^6/mL) x percentage forward motility. World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for determining semen quality are as follows: normal= >40 x 10^6, moderate= 20-40 x 10^6, and poor= <20 x 10^6. Causes for decreased total motile sperm count may be medical (i.e. testicular cancer, infections, hormone imbalances, medications), environmental (i.e. pesticides, exposure to heavy metals or radiation), or lifestyle-related (i.e. alcohol abuse, smoking, age, stress).
What does 71387-5 measure?
This code measures Spermatozoa.motile^post ejaculate in Semen. It belongs to the FERT class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.