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

Exercise 54

Standardization of procedures and reference values for semen analysis is primarily provided by the:

A. Manufacturers of instrumentation

B. WHO

C. Manufacturers of control samples

D. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments

Step 1 of 2

World Health Organization:

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a dedicated organization of United Nations (UN). It is situated at Geneva, Switzerland.

• It is a member of United Nations Development Group.

• Its motto is providing highest potential level of health for all people.

• WHO develops the standardized procedures for laboratories which are providing the source for lab test and reports.

• WHO provides reference values which are used in laboratory for generating results by comparing the reference values with the results of patient.

Therefore, the “World Health Organization (WHO)” primarily provides reference values and standardization of procedures for semen analysis. Hence, the correct answer is option “”.