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anti-sperm antibody

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anti-sperm antibody
Any of a group of antibodies produced against 4 distinct components of the sperm; although ASAs are linked to infertility, their presence is not associated with a particular disease; ASAs may be found in the circulation, either free or as immune complexes, in seminal fluid and/or attached to the sperm surface Ref range/normal IgA, IgG, IgM < 15% binding
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