A Practical Guide to Basic Laboratory Andrology
Cambridge University Press, 4/1/2010
EAN 9780521735902, ISBN10: 0521735904
Spiral-bound, 348 pages, 23.5 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English
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.
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.
'… well structured and easy to follow. The chapters are well written … The contributions are critical and crucial, with exciting new information … This book provides a good foundation for all scientists and technicians, clinicians and healthcare professionals to manage both general infertility and ART patients.' A. Salmassi and B. Acar-Perk, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein