When performing sperm morphology analysis on a semen specimen with a sperm concentration of 20 million,10 spermatids are seen.This result is:
A) A normal finding
B) Associated with infection
C) Normal in a postvasectomy specimen
D) Indicative of abnormal sperm maturation

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The presence of spermatids in a semen specimen indicates abnormal sperm maturation because spermatids are immature sperm cells. Their presence suggests that the process of sperm maturation is not proceeding normally, leading to the release of immature sperm forms into the semen.

When Performing Sperm Morphology Analysis on a Semen Specimen with a Sperm