MALE INFERTILITY ASSESMENT

Total Tests Included – 36

• Haemogram With ESR
• Testosterone levels
• HBA1c
• FBS
• Semen analysis

ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)it is a blood test that can show if you have inflammation in your body. Inflammation associated with certain conditions like infection, injuries, immune system disorder, blood disorders, cancer disorders. Test used to monitor the conditions/disease. ESR shows a high results in conditions like anemia, Old age, pregnancy, large red cells, kidney disorders, arthritis. ESR value  low in increased WBC counts, small red cells, red cell shape disorders. ESR not affecting malaria, typhoid fever, unruptured ectopic pregnancy, heart attack. Normal ranges in males less than 50 years is 0-15 mm in 1 hour and if more than 50 years 0 to 20 mm in 1 hour. Normal ranges in females if less than 50 years  is 0-20 mm in 1 hour. If more than 50 years in females normal ranges 0-30 mm in 1 hour. In the newborn 0-2 mm in 1 hour. Children’s to puberty it ranges 0-13 mm in 1 hour.

complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test that measures different parts and features ofblood which includes red blood cells which carries oxygen, white blood cells  which  fight with infection, Platelets which stopsbleeding , hemoglobin protein in right cells, Hematocrit  this measures how much of your blood is made up of red blood cells ,MCV is average size of red cells. CBC helps in diagnosing blood disorders, infection, immune system disorders and other medical conditions

hemoglobin (Hb) hemoglobin test measures the level of hemoglobin in your body. If your hemoglobin levels are abnormal it may be a sign that you are suffering with some disorder. Low hemoglobin levels refers to anemia, symptoms which include weakness, dizziness, cold hands and feet. Hemoglobin low levels is a sign of iron deficiency, thalassemia, liver disease, chronic disorder, cancer. Hemoglobin high levels is a sign of dehydration, high altitudes, lung disease, heart disease. Normal range of hemoglobin in males – 13.0 to 17.0 g/dL. In non-pregnant females it ranges 12.0-15.0 g/dL, in pregnant woman it ranges 11 0.0 -14.0 g/dL and in Children’s it ranges from 11-14.0 g/dL. A newborn it ranges from 13.6-19.6 g/dL

hematocrit or  packed cell volumeis a blood test that measures how much of your body is made up of red blood cells. Hematocrit levels that are too high or too low can be a sign of blood disorder, dehydration or other medical conditions that affect your body

PC V (packed cell volume ) increased in dehydration, shock, burns, increased red blood cells. PCV decrease in anemia. PCV normal ranges of male 40%-50%, non-pregnant female 38%-45%, pregnant woman 36%-42%, in Childrens 36% to 46%, in newborn 44% to 60%

mean corpuscular volume (MCV )it measures the average size of red blood cells, that is too small or too large, it could be a sign of blood disorders such as anemia, lack of Minerals and vitamins or other medical conditions. MCV decreased is a sign of iron deficiency, sudden blood loss, bone marrow failure.M CV increased in Vitamin B12 deficiency, long-term alcoholism, liver disorder, hypothyroidism. MCV normally ranges from 80-100 Femtoliter

TC and DC (total count and differential count)  The white blood cells count measures  2 components Ie total count and differential count . The differential count measures the% of each type of a white blood cells. Indications for WBC count include infections and inflammatory diseases, blood cancer, infection, bone marrow disorders. Total count decreases is a sign of Vitamin B12 deficiency, bone marrow failure, aplastic anemia, post radiation or cancer treatment. Total count increase in severe sepsis, blood cancer, infections, inflammations, drugs. Total count normal ranges in adults is 4000-11000 per microliter

Total count normal ranges in below 2 years of children is 5000-20000 x 10 (9) / L .

PLATELETS. The platelet test measures the number of platelets in your body. A lower than normal platelet count is called thrombocytopenia, it is associated with heavy bleeding even from small and injuries. A higher than normal platelet is called thrombocytosis this is associated with clots which blocked blood vessels. Platelets of lower levels is a sign of infection like dengue malaria etc, disseminated intravascular coagulopathies, genetic disorders, radiations. Platelets of higher levels is a sign of compensatory  raise in severe blood loss and the blood cancers. Platelet normal count ranges from 1.5-14.5 lakhs per microliter of blood

Testosterone blood test is most often used to gather information about how testosterone is working in the body for: Adult males who have symptoms that may be caused by too little testosterone. Adult females who have symptoms that may be caused by too much testosterone.

HBA1C testis a blood test that shows what your average blood sugar (glucose) level was over the past 2-3 months. High levels are sign of high blood glucose from diabetes and it is used to screen type II diabetes and prediabetes. Normal range of an adult is 5.7%. Range in pre-diabetes is 5.7% -6.4%. Higher diabetes is more than 6.5%.

FBS / fasting blood sugar test is blood test checks fasting blood sugar levels. Test done on fasting for ( 8-10 hours ). This test used to screen for pre-diabetes and diabetes. Also check the efficiency of medication/dietary changes were diagnosed with diabetic patient. Reference range less than 100 mg/dL. Pre-diabetes 100-125 mg/dL, diabetes more than 125 mg/dL.

Semen analysis is one of the first tests done to evaluate a man’s fertility. It can help determine if a problem in sperm production or quality of the sperm is causing infertility . About half of couples unable to have children have a male infertility problem