The 'Mixed Antiglobulin Reaction' (MAR) test is used in semen analysis to detect:
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Correct answer: Antisperm antibodies
The MAR test (or Immunobead test) detects the presence of IgG or IgA antibodies bound directly to the sperm surface. High levels of these antibodies can cause immunological infertility by hindering motility or cervical mucus penetration.
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