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Chapter 3 - Sperm Preparation for IVF

Training Protocol

from Section 1 - Starting a New Laboratory and Training Protocols

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 August 2023

By
Kara A. Ehlers  and
Greg L. Christensen
Edited by
Markus H. M. Montag  and
Dean E. Morbeck
Markus H. M. Montag
Affiliation:
ilabcomm GmbH, St Augustin, Germany
Dean E. Morbeck
Affiliation:
Kindbody Inc, New York City
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Summary

The preparation of a clean, highly motile sperm sample is an important part of a successful in vitro fertilization (IVF) program. Preparing sperm samples for IVF is also one of the first skills taught to junior embryologists and can help set both the tone and standard for how the remainder of their embryology training will occur. In addition to training junior embryologists on how to manipulate and process the sperm sample, it is also crucial that they are taught the importance of good quality control, correctly labelling and sample identification, proper documentation, and problem-solving skills. The purpose of this brief chapter is to help identify how to help train a junior embryologist to prepare sperm for IVF, rather than simply provide protocols for sperm preparation.

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Principles of IVF Laboratory Practice
Laboratory Set-Up, Training and Daily Operation
 , pp. 15 - 19
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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