Competency information

Details

Handle and manipulate oocytes to maintain viability.

Considerations

  • The importance of aseptic techniques and maintaining sterility.
  • Implications of incorrect application of aseptic technique and the potential risks.
  • Working knowledge of the environmental variables such as temperature and CO2 and their impact on sample viability.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Follow correct witnessing procedures to comply with HFEA regulations.
# 2 Outcome Handle gametes correctly to maintain viability.