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Chapter 12 - Quality Control in the IVF Laboratory

Continuous Improvement

from Section 2 - Pre-procedure Protocols

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 August 2023

By
Georgios Liperis  and
Cecilia Sjöblom
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 performance of the embryology laboratory is of imperative importance for the successful outcome of an assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycle. The development and viability of gametes and embryos can be compromised by small fluctuations in their environment, so it is crucial to establish optimal culture conditions at which gametes and embryos are attained and maintained. Having a robust control of culture conditions means that it is not necessary to search for a needle in a haystack when trouble-shooting. In order to ensure and maintain these very specific conditions, quality control (QC) routines need to be established with quality specifications for each quality parameter. These parameters are assessed on a daily, weekly, monthly or annual basis to determine whether they meet certain specifications, followed by any necessary fine-tuning to bring the levels back within the acceptable limits of uncertainty of measurement.

Keywords

quality controlquality assurancequality improvementquality managementIVF
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Principles of IVF Laboratory Practice
Laboratory Set-Up, Training and Daily Operation
 , pp. 86 - 95
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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