Male fertility
The total sperm count gives the number of sperm in the whole ejaculate, which is often more informative than concentration alone — a small-volume sample can look concentrated while containing few sperm overall. Both figures appear on an Australian semen analysis report.
Also known as: total count
Sources
- WHO laboratory manual for the examination and processing of human semen (who.int)
- Healthy Male (healthymale.org.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.