Hemacytometer for Semen Analysis

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General Information

Cell-Depth: 0.02mm (1/50 mm)
Ruling Pattern: Improved Neubauer , 1/400 square mm

Counting Sperm

Because of the 20 micron deep counting area dillution is not necessary in order to count the number of sperm per milliliter. To immobilize sperm, there are two recommendations:

        (1) Add a drop of Formaldehyde

           OR

        (2) Run semen under hot water, which will kill or immobilize.

Rulings cover 9 square millimeters. Boundary lines of the Neubauer ruling are the center lines of the groups of three. (These are indicated in the illustration below). The central square millimeter is ruled into 25 groups of 16 small squares, each group separated by triple lines, the middle one of which is the boundary. The ruled surface is 0.02 mm below the cover glass, so that the volume over a square millimeter is 0.02 cubic mm. Count all cells within this center square millimeter (1mm x 1mm area).

Number of sperm per milliliter (ml) = Number of sperm counted X 50,000*

(If you diluted, mulitply the result by the dilution.)

*50,000 = 50 (cell depth is 1/50) X 1000 (1000 cubic mm = 1 milliliter)

To clean the counting chamber

After completing the count, remove the cover glass and clean the counting chamber with water or a mild cleaning solution (10% solution of bleach). Dry the counting chamber with a soft cloth or wipe, or rinse with acetone.