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Kurzrock–Miller test
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The Kurzrock–Miller test is an in-vitro test of sperm–mucus interaction. It consists of establishing an interface between cervical mucus and liquefied semen.[1] It is one of the tests used for investigating infertility.

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Kurzrock–Miller in-vitro slide test of sperm–mucus interaction.

Etymology

The test is named after Raphael Kurzrock and Thomas Grier Miller.[2]

Interpretation

  1. Negative test: Spermatozoa congregate on semen side of the interface, but do not penetrate it.
  2. Abnormal: Spermatozoa penetrate the mucus, but rapidly become immobile or acquire shaking movement.
  3. Poor: after penetration, spermatozoa do not progress farther than 500 μm.
  4. Normal: Spermatozoa penetrate the mucus and >90% are motile with definite progression, crossing 3 cm at 30 minutes.[3]

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