Sperm motility analysis equipment in a UK andrology or IVF laboratory needs to meet two requirements that are sometimes in tension: accuracy that satisfies WHO criteria and traceability that holds up in an audit.
At the basic level, a reusable counting chamber with a defined depth and grid is the foundation. The SpermScope from Cryolab is designed for exactly this ultra-thin glass reduces surface tension effects that can affect cell distribution, the sealed aluminium frame provides durability for repeated use, and the 10×10 grid supports accurate manual counting. Each SpermScope is individually serialised, which provides the traceability documentation that HFEA-licensed clinics need. It is also suitable for other cell types, including blood samples, cell suspensions, and tissue cultures.
For labs requiring computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA), the Proiser ISAS system covers the full range. The PC12 and PC40 CASA systems provide automated motility analysis with standardised output that removes inter-operator variation from the results. Cool3020 refrigerated microscope stage maintains temperature-controlled conditions during analysis, which matters for accurate motility assessment sperm motility is temperature-sensitive and results taken on an uncontrolled stage will vary.
Supporting consumables include the Proiser ISAS Liquefaction Cups for sample preparation and dedicated micropipettes and tips calibrated for the volumes used in andrology work.
Full sperm analysis equipment range at https://cryolab.co.uk/product-category/sperm-analysis/
