Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving in the IVF Laboratory - Softcover

Elder, Kay

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107673178 ISBN 13: 9781107673175

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2015

Synopsis

Maintaining consistent and reliably high success rates is a daily challenge for every IVF laboratory. This step-by-step guide is an essential aid in navigating the complex maze of physical, chemical, biological, and logistic parameters that underpin successful gamete and embryo culture: temperature, pH, osmolality, gas supplies, air quality, light exposure, infections, managing supplies, personnel, as well as overall quality control. Numerous real-life troubleshooting case reports are presented, identifying all aspects necessary for troubleshooting. Process maps and flow charts accompanying each chapter offer a logical and systematic approach to problem solving in the laboratory. This is an essential resource for scientists in assisted reproductive technology and specialists in reproductive biology and medicine, helping IVF clinics to achieve the dream of every infertile couple: the birth of a healthy child.

About this title

Book Description:

This step-by-step guide navigates the maze of physical, chemical, biological and logistic parameters underpinning successful gamete and embryo culture. All aspects necessary for troubleshooting are identified, offering a systematic approach to problem-solving in the laboratory. An essential resource for all scientists in assisted reproductive technology/specialists in reproductive biology and medicine.

About the Author:

Kay Elder is a Senior Research Scientist at Bourn Hall Clinic, Bourn, Cambridge, UK.

Marc Van den Bergh is Chief Executive Officer, Quartec GmbH, Fislisbach, Switzerland.

Bryan Woodward is a freelance Consultant Clinical Embryologist based in Leicestershire, UK.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1107673178
• ISBN 13: 9781107673175
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 230