Semen Processing Protocols

There are links to video clips (some are quite large)

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AI barrier to lab

AI washing hands lab 1

AI general microscope etc

Entrance to lab protected change boots and overcoat

Wash hands

Ensure all the equipment is set up

AI lab water bath with diluent

AI removing cup from hatch

AI weigh scale

Prepare the diluent heat to 35°C for at least 2 hours

Semen delivered to the lab

Weigh the semen sample

AI checking semen smell etc

AI checking motility microscope

AI colorimeter 3

Smell the semen sample

Check motility

(if necessary) check colorimeter and the temperatures

Record keeping

AI adding diluent to sembag

AI adding semen to diluent

Ensure all records are completed

Dispense the required volume of diluent

Add the raw semen to the diluent

AI sembag at 17 2

AI disposal 2

Check the semen motility post dilution

Place diluted semen into thermo-cabinet

Turn off all equipment and Clean the lab

 

Dispensing the semen

 

Checking the semen