Sperm DNA fragmentation test

Approximately 15% of infertile men have normal seminal parameters according to the World Health Organization but there are other nuclear and subcellular factors that contribute to male infertility and are not detected by conventional seminal analyzes.

The nuclear content of the spermatozoon, especially the integrity of the sperm DNA, is fundamental for the processes of fertilization, implantation and normal embryonic development to occur.

The sperm DNA fragmentation test evaluates the sperm count with DNA damage in a given sperm sample through a specific core-blending technique.
It is indicated in cases of idiopathic infertility, recurrent miscarriages and implantation failures.
The sperm sample is considered normal for this parameter when it presents less than 32% of spermatozoa with abnormal coloration.