A practical guide to basic laboratory andrology

• Other Authors: Björndahl, L. Lars (Editor), Mortimer, David (Editor), Barratt, Christopher L. R. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2010
• Subjects: Semen Analysis > Laboratory Manual; Infertility, Male > Laboratory Manuals > diagnosis; Spermatozoa > Laboratory Manuals
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• Physical Description: xii, 336 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780521735902; 0521735904

This practical, extensively illustrated handbook covers the procedures that are undertaken in andrology and ART laboratories to analyse and assess male-factor infertility, and to prepare spermatozoa for use in assisted conception therapy. The content is presented as brief, authoritative overviews of the relevant biological background for each area, plus detailed, step-by-step descriptions of the relevant analytical procedures. Each technical section includes pertinent quality control considerations, as well as the optimum presentation of results. In addition to the comprehensive 'basic' semen analysis, incorporating careful analysis of sperm morphology, the handbook provides established techniques for the use of computer-aided sperm analysis and sperm functional assessment. Throughout the handbook the interpretation of laboratory results in the clinical context is highlighted, and safe laboratory practice is emphasized. It is an invaluable resource to all scientists and technicians who perform diagnostic testing for male-factor infertility