Sperm Penetration Tests

Hamster Zona-Free Ovum Test

What To Think About

• The sperm penetration assay test may be done before in vitro fertilization.
• A normal sperm penetration assay and a normal semen analysis mean that the sperm is of good quality for in vitro fertilization. For more information on infertility testing, see the medical test Infertility Testing.

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Author:	Carrie Henley Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: August 16, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine
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