ABSTRACT

This guide provides an overview of quality control in ART laboratories. It explores frameworks and essential tools necessary for effective quality management. The fields of monitoring, equipment maintenance, and the intricate aspects of embryo care and cryopreservation are thoroughly examined. The significance of the ART lab witnessing system is highlighted, demonstrating the seamless integration of both manual and electronic witnessing tools. Readers will gain insights into the roles played by KPIs and SOPs. For aspiring embryologists, this guide offers an exploration of training techniques, addressing the inherent challenges of the field. Practical coping strategies are provided to help navigate these stressors successfully.

With real-world case studies and discussions on laboratory design, this resource serves as a guide to achieving excellence in ART. It emphasizes the importance of balancing patient care, procedural accuracy, and practitioner well-being.

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction to QC in ART Labs

chapter 3|15 pages

Quality Control Tools: Risk Management

chapter 4|23 pages

Environmental Monitoring

chapter 7|6 pages

IVF Process and QC

chapter 8|8 pages

Quality Control in Embryo Culture

chapter 9|9 pages

Quality Control in Cryopreservation

chapter 10|12 pages

Record-Keeping and Documentation

chapter 11|9 pages

QC of ART Labs Personnel

chapter 12|7 pages

Key Performance Indicators

chapter 13|9 pages

ART Lab Witnessing Systems

chapter 14|4 pages

Case Studies

chapter 16|10 pages

Safety, Recommendations, and Infrastructure