Laura Holland

Bio: Laura Holland is an academic researcher from West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The author has contributed to research in topics: Accreditation. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 1 citations.

Andrology and accreditation - An opportunity for Cytologists.

Abstract: The change to HPV testing as the primary screening modality is under way or imminent in the Cervical Screening Programmes (CSP) of the UK nations. This will necessitate major structural changes in all cytopathology laboratories, both in those that continue to provide a service to the CSP and those that do not. This article describes the development (from an existing service) and subsequent United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accreditation of andrology testing in a District General Hospital setting, describing key areas for development and utilising cytopathology and histopathology staff of various grades and thus providing one avenue of skill redeployment for those cytopathology staff who will no longer provide morphological screening expertise to the CSP. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Standardized Laboratory Procedures, Quality Control and Quality Assurance Are Key Requirements for Accurate Semen Analysis in the Evaluation of Infertile Male

Abstract: Semen analysis is a basic test for evaluating male fertility potential, as it plays an essential role in driving the future management and treatment of infertility in couples. Manual semen analysis includes the evaluation of both macroscopic and microscopic parameters, whereas automated semen analysis is conducted through a computer-aided sperm analysis system and can include additional parameters that are not evaluated by manual analysis. Both quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) are important to ensure reproducible results for semen analysis, and represent fundamental checks and balances of all stages (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical) of semen analysis. To ensure accuracy and precision, the laboratory technicians' performance should be evaluated biannually. This narrative review aims to describe standardized laboratory procedures for an accurate assessment of semen parameters that incorporate both QC and QA practices.

Standardized Laboratory Procedures, Quality Control and Quality Assurance Are Key Requirements for Accurate Semen Analysis in the Evaluation of Infertile Male

Abstract: Semen analysis is a basic test for evaluating male fertility potential, as it plays an essential role in driving the future management and treatment of infertility in couples. Manual semen analysis includes the evaluation of both macroscopic and microscopic parameters, whereas automated semen analysis is conducted through a computer-aided sperm analysis system and can include additional parameters that are not evaluated by manual analysis. Both quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) are important to ensure reproducible results for semen analysis, and represent fundamental checks and balances of all stages (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical) of semen analysis. To ensure accuracy and precision, the laboratory technicians' performance should be evaluated biannually. This narrative review aims to describe standardized laboratory procedures for an accurate assessment of semen parameters that incorporate both QC and QA practices.