Revised guidelines for good practice in IVF laboratories

Abstract
Study question: Which recommendations can be provided by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology Special Interest Group (ESHRE SIG) Embryology to support laboratory specialists in the organization and management of IVF laboratories and the optimization of IVF patient care?
Summary answer: Structured in 13 sections, the guideline development group formulated recommendations for good practice in the organization and management of IVF laboratories, and for good practice of the specific procedures performed within the IVF laboratory.
Main results and the role of chance: The guideline provides recommendations on the general organization of an IVF laboratory (staffing and direction, quality management, laboratory safety), and on the specific aspects of the procedures performed in IVF laboratories (Identification of patients and traceability of their reproductive cells, consumables, handling of biological material, oocyte retrieval, sperm preparation, insemination of oocytes, scoring for fertilization, embryo culture and transfer, and cryopreservation). A last section provides recommendations regarding an Emergency plan for IVF laboratories.

Autori: Maria José De los Santos, Susanna Apter, Giovanni Coticchio, Sophie Debrock, Kersti Lundin, Carlos E Plancha, Fernando Prados, Laura Rienzi, Greta Verheyen, Bryan Woodward, Nathalie Vermeulen, Mario Mignini Renzini