A method and device for assaying sperm motility in a forward direction and
density of active sperm in a semen sample are disclosed. The device
includes a microfluidics structure having a sample reservoir, a
downstream collection region and a microchannel extending therebetween.
The microchannel is dimensioned to confine sample sperm to
single-direction movement within the channel, such that sperm in a semen
sample placed in the sample reservoir enter and migrate along the
microchannel toward and into the collection region. Also included is a
detector for detecting the presence of labeled sperm in the microchannel
or collection region, and an electronics unit operatively connected to
the detector for (i) receiving detector signals, (ii) based on the
detector signals received, determining sperm motility and density in the
sperm sample, and (iii) displaying information related to sperm motility
and density.