Abstract
Vol.43 No.2
- « prev
- ↑Table of Contents
- next »
The practice Laboratory management aimed at improving safety, stability, and outcomes
JMOR, 43(2) 71-76, 2026
With the expansion of ART and the extension of insurance coverage for infertility, the number of treatments has increased and embryology laboratories must meet higher standards of environmental management and safety. Embryos are highly sensitive to fluctuations in temperature, humidity, gas composition and cleanliness. At our clinic, positive-pressure cleanrooms with HEPA filtration are used, and gas composition, humidity and temperature are tightly regulated to prevent evaporation and osmotic shifts in culture media. Comprehensive management also includes lot control of supplies, barcode-based sample identification and structured training for embryologists. Since Japan’s embryologist certification system was established, the standardization of knowledge, skills and ethics has progressed. This paper outlines our initiatives aimed at safety, stability and improved outcomes, detailing how we manage environmental conditions, materials, traceability, training and monitoring, and sharing the strategies we use to maintain a high-quality culture environment.
