Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 20

A semen specimen delivered to the laboratory in a condom has a normal sperm count and markedly decreased sperm motility. This indicates:

A. Decreased fructose

B. Antispermicide in the condom

C. Increased semen viscosity

D. Increased semen alkalinity

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Antispermicide:

Generally, anordinary condom contains spermicide which is a birth control device.

• The spermicide in a condom is used to destroy the sperms to avoid pregnancy.

• Some condoms use antispermicide which is used to let the sperms alive in the condom.

o Sperms in the condom will maintain the normal count but the movement of the sperms is decreased because of presence of antispermicide.

o Hence, non-lubricant having rubber or polyurethane is recommended and not the normal condoms.

Therefore, normal sperm count and reduced sperm movement of semen specimenwhich is delivered to laboratory in a condom is the indication of the “antispermicide in the condom”. Hence, the correct answer is option.