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total motile sperm count
Complementary semen analysis that determines the number of progressively motile sperm after a capacitation or "washing" process. Also known as TMSC, semen analysis with REM, post-wash count, or sperm recovery test, it is essential for selecting the most effective treatment.
Grammatical category Noun
Field Diagnostic tests
Level of specialization High
Definition source Reproducción Asistida ORG
Gender relationship Yes, man
Variants
Synonym
post-wash count
Formal
semen analysis with REM
Formal
sperm recovery test
Formal
Acronym
TMSC
Formal
Equivalents

Spanish

seminograma REM
Associated concepts
Type of
male fertility test
Examples
Accounting for total motile sperm count (TMSC) and female age, this study concluded TUI is a viable option for couples with isolated teratozoospermia.
 In addition to the significant differences in sperm concentration, the total motile sperm count also differed significantly between groups.