In order to perform a seminal lavage of a patient with HIV, a double washing process is carried out, i.e. a density gradient followed by a swim-up. In this way, only motile spermatozoa are obtained that can be used for assisted reproductive treatment (ART).
However, before using the sample obtained after seminal lavage for reproductive treatment, it is necessary to confirm (usually by PCR) the absence of virus in the sample.
Read the full article on: Sperm washing for assisted reproduction in HIV positive patients ( 62).
By Aitziber Domingo Bilbao B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Marita Espejo Catena M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 08/30/2022
