Competency information

Details

Thaw semen samples and compare pre-freeze and post-thaw parameters.

Considerations

  • Working knowledge of how cryoprotectants may affect the quality of sperm and how osmotic shock may occur during the process.
  • Implications of incorrect use of cryoprotectants on sample quality and outcomes.
  • In-depth knowledge of the physiological changes that occur in gametes during cryopreservation.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome Perform cryopreservation and thawing/warming of gametes and embryos.