I.S. EN ISO 23162:2021
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Basic semen examination - Specification and test methods (ISO 23162:2021)
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English
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
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| DocumentType |
Test Method
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| Pages |
50
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| ProductNote |
The date of any NSAIprevious adoption may not matchthe date of its original CEN/CENELEC document.
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| PublisherName |
National Standards Authority of Ireland
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| Status |
Current
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| Standards | Relationship |
| EN ISO 23162:2021 | Identical |
| ISO 23162:2021 | Identical |
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