Evaluation of medical equipment of the infertility treatment centers in North western of Libya

Mabrouka Rahoma; Sara  A Hwisa; Mabrouka  Alfazzani Jira; Mofeda M. Faraj; Enas Abdulsalm Ramih; Sokina Abobaker Almesawey; Fathia Ali Sadik Godid

doi:10.54361/LJM17-2.15

Authors

Mabrouka Rahoma .Department of Medical Laboratories, Faculty of Medical Technology, Sabratha University, Sabratha -Libya. Author
Sara A Hwisa Vice Dean for Scientific Affairs, Faculty of Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry and Oral Surgery- Surman, Sabratha University. Author
Mabrouka Alfazzani Jira Molecular Biology, Department of Medical Technolog, Higher Institute of Medical Sciences and Technologies AbuSlim. Author
Jira3 Mofeda M. Faraj Faculty of Public Health, University of Zawia Author
Enas Abdulsalm Ramih Family and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine University OF Zawia Author
Sokina Abobaker Almesawey Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Medical Technology, Sabratha University, Sabratha -Libya. Author
Fathia Ali Sadik Godid7 Specialist of Gyne obestatric, General manager of Zawia infertility center. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54361/LJM17-2.15

Keywords:

ICSI, IVF, Instruments, Equipment, laboratory,, , Infertility, Libya

Abstract

Background Cell culture, particularly in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) are both of which assisted reproductive technology (ART) approaches that are most frequently utilized to treat infertility around the world. Objective Highlight the differences and similarities in instruments and equipment in ART laboratories that govern their success, limitations, and potential differences between laboratories by identifying the facilities of laboratories to improve outcomes of ICSI and IVF techniques in clinical centers on the western coast of Libya. Method: descriptive study, comparison of five (5) assisted reproduction laboratories instrument and equipment parameters using the same quality-control application in clinical centers on the western coast of Libya.Result: Among the seven clinical centers specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility that were contacted, four infertility treatment centers and the Medical Research Center (MRC) provided a response. The MRC and four clinical centres had good laboratory facilities for ICSI and IVF techniques compared to Jordan ART laboratory facilities.Conclusion: This study highlights the imperative of enhancing laboratory infrastructure to support optimal implementation of ICSI and IVF procedures.

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