A comparative study of the white cell pipette method and the Makler counting chamber method of counting spermatozoa
Menkveld, R.; Van Zyl, J.A.; Stander, F.S.; Conradie, E.; Kopper, K.
South African Medical Journal 58(13): 536-538
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 6893501 Document Number: 167549
A new method for counting spermatozoa was introduced by Makler. This method was compared with the white blood cell pipette method and the results revealed high precision and accuracy (difference of means = 5,9%). Makler's method, which is very simple to perform, has the advantage that rapid and reliable sperm counts can be done. Therefore, the Makler counting chamber can be used with confidence in the performance of semen analysis by any doctor or in any laboratory.