Chapter 7 – Sperm Vitality: Hypo-Osmotic Swelling Test
Abstract The hypo-osmotic swelling (HOS) test, introduced in 1987 to assess the functional integrity of the human sperm membrane, appears to have withstood the test of time. Many articles have…
Chapter 6 – Sperm Vitality: Eosin-Nigrosin Dye Exclusion
Abstract Assessment of sperm vitality is an important component of semen analysis. It helps to distinguish spermatozoa that are alive and immotile from those that are dead. Sperm vitality can…
Chapter 3 – Standard Semen Analysis: Home Sperm Testing
Abstract The definition of infertility is often described as the inability of a couple to conceive after one year of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse. Male factor infertility is present in…
Chapter 4 – Standard Semen Analysis: Leukocytospermia
Abstract The investigation of the male fertility potential starts with the analysis of seminal fluid. The seminal fluid or ejaculate is composed of a heterogeneous water-based solution (seminal plasma) deriving…
Chapter 2 – Standard Semen Analysis: Computer-Assisted Semen Analysis
Abstract Computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA) is an automated and objective method to evaluate several sperm parameters, either in conjunction with or instead of routine manual semen analysis. CASA systems have…
Chapter 1 – Standard Semen Examination: Manual Semen Analysis
Abstract The aim of this chapter is not to provide all practical details necessary for proper semen examination. There already exist other sources for that type of information [1, 2]….
Respiratory, Metabolic, and Acid-Base Disorders
Respiratory, Metabolic, and Acid-Base Disorders L. V. Rao Michael J. Mitchell RESPIRATORY DISORDERS Respiratory diseases include diseases of the lung, pleural cavity, bronchial tubes, trachea, and upper respiratory tract and…
Transfusion Medicine
Transfusion Medicine Vishesh Chhibber INTRODUCTION The purpose of this chapter is to provide some basic information about transfusion medicine (TM). In order to provide care to patients and direct a…
Toxicology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Toxicology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Amanda J. Jenkins INTRODUCTION Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms. Clinical toxicology is a subspecialty with emphasis on…
Renal Disorders
Renal Disorders M. Rabie Al-Turkmani INTRODUCTION This chapter provides the latest information on diagnosis of common renal disorders. It also reviews congenital disorders and tumors of the kidney as well…
