Eurofins Biomnis code

FRASP

Synonyms

• DFI
• DNA Fragmentation Index
• HDS
• High DNA Stainability
• SCSA
• Sperm Chromatin Structure Assay

Specialty

Reproductive biology - Medically Assisted procreation (MAP)

Preanalytics

• 2 x 300 µL :
• Sperm ( imperative volume)
•   FROZEN
• 1 hour

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Sample must be taken after 3-5 days of abstinence.
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Freeze the sample within 1 hour after sampling
Estimate the sperm concentration (this must be greater than 2 millions/mL, any lower and the test cannot be carried out).
Also note the vitality of the sperm (% live sperm).
2 x 300 µLSperm (imperative volume) frozen - 25 ° C at least within 1 hour.
Enclose the specific clinical information form (R2-INTGB : Sperm DNA fragmentation test)
Refer the sampling protocol P22 to prepare sample for this test

Specific equipment available

• Rhesus genotyping requisitions (leaflets)

Documents to download

• Spécific clinical information form (R2-INTGB)
• Protocol (P22-INTGB)

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Turnaround time

2 weeks

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