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I.S. EN ISO 23162:2021

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Basic semen examination - Specification and test methods (ISO 23162:2021)

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

02-08-2021

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative Reference
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Staff Training and Competence
5 Semen Characteristics, Sampling and Pre-Examination Handling
6 Examinations
7 Post-Examination Handling and Test Report
Annex A (informative) The statistical basis for determination of absence of spermatozoa
Annex B (informative) High power field
Annex C (informative) Motility assessment training
Annex D (informative) Diluent for sperm concentration assessment
Annex E (informative) Estimation of suitable dilution for the assessment of sperm concentration
Annex F (informative) Comparison of concordance between two replicate assessments that report percentages
Annex G (informative) Comparison of concordance between two replicate counts of sperm concentration
Annex H (informative) Sperm vitality assessment
Annex I (informative) Sperm morphology assessment
Bibliography

This document specifies the minimum requirements for equipment and critical aspects of the test methods for best practice in laboratories performing basic examination of human semen collected by ejaculation.

Committee
ISO/TC 212
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
50
ProductNote
The date of any NSAIprevious adoption may not matchthe date of its original CEN/CENELEC document.
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
EN ISO 23162:2021 Identical
ISO 23162:2021 Identical

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