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Sperm processing

Sperm processing
  • Good fertilisation rate requires high quality sperm
    A semen sample will always contain a mixture of optimal and suboptimal quality. To obtain a good fertilisation rate and resulting good quality embryos, the semen sample needs to be prepared and washed so that the spermatozoa of highest quality can be obtained and used for fertilisation. 
  • Microcell for semen assessment
    To determine semen quality an assessment step is used at which motility and number of spermatozoa is determined. The Microcell is a single use counting chamber for semen assessments. The Microcell does not require mounting of coverslips or cleaning and can be used for 2 or 4 semen samples.
  • SpermRinse™ for semen preparation
    The swim-up migration technique is a simple preparation method commonly used for normal semen samples. SpermRinse™ is a HEPES buffered medium for sperm preparations. It contains the necessary carbohydrates and antibiotics and is especially recommended for IUI treatment performed at clinics without access to CO2 incubators.
  • SpermGrad™ for gradient separation
    The density gradient separation technique is probably the most common method for sperm preparation worldwide.  Normal spermatozoa, abnormal spermatozoa, other cells present in the semen sample and bacteria all have different densities. SpermGrad™ contains silica coated particles that allow for separation of spermatozoa and other cells according to their density.
  • SpermFreeze Solution™ maintains DNA
    SpermFreeze Solution™ is a new product for freezing of semen samples. SpermFreeze Solution™ contains glycerol as a cryoprotectant and defined fatty acids, such as cholesterol for maintained sperm function after freezing and thawing. SpermFreeze Solution™ has been tested for DNA integrity and is clinically proven to achieve fertilisation not only after ICSI but also when conventional IVF is used as the fertilisation method.