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Diagnostic Services at Astra |
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| Diagnostic Services - Antisperm Antibody Testing |
| Antisperm antibody testing is done to rule out the presence of antisperm antibodies in the semen, which can impede sperm function and cause male infertility. This immunologic cause of infertility is usually diagnosed when 50 percent or more of motile sperm are found to be coated with antibodies in at least one semen sample. Risk factors for developing antisperm antibodies include a history of testicular injury, torsion, undescended testes, vasectomy reversal, or infection. An immunobead test is usually performed to find out the type and amount of antibodies in the semen. This test is performed by appointment in the Andrology Laboratory. |
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