Guidelines for Estimating Motility
Insure that the sample of semen has been properly prepared.
- Gently rotate the semen storage package
- Remove a small sample (5 to 10 ml) and place in a clean glass test tube.
- Warm it for the appropriate time ( according to the supplier’s recommendations). It will usually range from 5 to 20 minutes at 36 to 37 degrees centigrade(body temperature)
- Place a small drop on a pre-warmed slide and gently place a cover slip over the drop.
- Immediately examine the sample at 100x and then at 400x