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WHO & CASA

By |2021-09-13T16:47:20+02:00September 13th, 2021|Blog|

What does WHO4, WHO 5, WHO 6 and the literature say about the use of CASA? Computer aided sperm analysis is capable of measuring sperm parameters such as motility, morphology, vitality etc. quantitatively and accurately. The question is to what extent does WHO 4, 5 and 6 accept CASA technology as both [...]

New ISO for basic semen examination – September 13th

By |2021-09-13T12:33:27+02:00September 13th, 2021|News|

New ISO 23162:2021 Basic semen examination - Specification and test methods In parallel with the launch of the WHO 6th, there is a new ISO Standard (23162:2021) for basic semen analysis, published in July 2021. This is applicable to the entire process of basic manual semen examination and also to sample preparation [...]

New WHO 6 – July 27th

By |2021-09-15T12:56:56+02:00July 27th, 2021|News|

WHO laboratory manual for the examination and processing of human semen The WHO just released the sixth edition of its Manual for the Laboratory Examination and Processing of Human Semen. This document provides updated, standardized, evidence-based procedures and recommendations for laboratory managers, scientists and technicians. See more

Multidisciplinary teams

By |2021-07-14T15:06:57+02:00July 14th, 2021|Blog|

The advantages of a multidisciplinary team - my personal experience As the scientist I am, I have always considered myself as a curious person with the need to question my environment and learn more about the unknown. Going a little bit deeper into my personal experience, I spent 15 years in the [...]