What is ISO 23162 about?
ISO 23162 addresses basic semen examination that specifies the minimum requirements for equipment and critical aspects of the test methods for best practice in laboratories performing a basic examination of human semen collected by ejaculation.
ISO 23162 is applicable to the entire process of basic manual semen examination and to sample preparation for Computer-Aided Sperm Analysis (CASA).
Note: ISO 23162 does not apply to the post-vasectomy assessments
Note: Given the medico-legal ramifications surrounding the evaluation of post-vasectomy ejaculates, the methodology in this document is likely inadequate to establish an ejaculate as being completely “clear” (i.e., no spermatozoa in the ejaculate).
Who is ISO 23162 for?
ISO 23162 is useful for:
- Medical laboratories
- Doctors who run Computer-Aided Sperm Analysis
- Research facilities
Why should you use ISO 23162?
Pre-examination preparation of human semen is important not only in manual basic semen examination but also for Computer-Aided Sperm Analysis (CASA). Standardized handling and preparation of semen samples are essential to the quality of the data obtained.
By using ISO 23162 guidelines you will meet minimum requirements and test methods like the statistical basis for determination of the absence of spermatozoa, high power field, motility assessment training, and diluent for sperm concentration assessment, which will help you evaluate sperm count, motility, morphology, and more for the reliable examination of human semen and will make test results to be reproducible in any other laboratory.