The following are lower reference limits for a normal semen analysis. It should be noted that these are recommendations only, as stated in the WHO Laboratory Manual for the Examination and Processing of Human Semen, 6th ed. The limits may differ from those used in your laboratory if laboratory studies or different reference materials were used to establish the values.
- Volume: >1.4 mL
- Sperm concentration: ≥16 × 106/mL
- Motility: Progressive motility 30%. The lower reference limit for total motility (progressive + non-progressive) 42%.
- Normal forms: ≥4%