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| Diagnostic Services - Antisperm Antibody Testing |
An antisperm antibody test looks for special proteins that fight against a man's sperm in blood, vaginal fluids, or semen. The test uses a sample of sperm and adds a substance that binds only to affected sperm.
Semen can cause an immune system response in either the man's or woman's body. The antibodies can damage or kill sperm. If a high number of sperm antibodies come into contact with a man's sperm, it may be hard for the sperm to fertilize an egg. The couple has a hard time becoming pregnant. This is called immunologic infertility.
Why Is a Antisperm Antibodies Test Conducted?
An antisperm antibodies test is undertaken to establish the presences of antisperm antibodies in the bloodstream following which antisperm antibodies treatment can be initiated. The test procedure requires samples from both the male and female partners. A blood sample is needed from the woman to determine count of antisperm antibodies. A post coital test is also recommended as this helps to determine presence of antisperm antibodies in the cervical mucus in the woman’s body. Once the blood and vaginal fluid has been collects, men are required to produce a semen sample for testing. The samples are introduced to a binding substance. If the substance attaches to the sample it indicates the presence of antisperm antibiotics.
For couples trying to conceive, the presence of antisperm antibodies limits the sperms ability to reach the egg and fertilize it. This results in infertility. In such cases suggested antisperm antibodies treatment includes corticosteroids, in vitro fertilization treatment and insemination along with therapy. |
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