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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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...

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• Machine generated contents note: List of abbreviations; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Basic physiology; 3. Basic semen analysis; 4. External semen analysis; 5. Sperm function tests; 6. Sperm-mucus interaction; 7. Sperm preparation; 8. Sperm cryobanking; 9. SSR; 10. Quality management; 11. Risk management; 12. ReproTox testing; Appendices: 1. Reference values; 2. Basic andrology lab equipment list; 3. Company references; 4. ESHRE CASA consensus; 5. Home testing overview; 6. Sample forms; 7. Comparison of replicate conts; 8. Safety; Index.