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Hypo-osmotic Swelling test
Advantages
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Sperm vitality test
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The hypo-osmotic swelling test is a sperm vitality test based on the principle that live spermatozoa swell due to the absorption of a hypo-osmotic solution.
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The HOS test is based on the test procedure described in the WHO laboratory manual for the examination of human semen and sperm-cervical mucus interaction (1999).
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The HOS test has a shelf life of 12 months from date of produce.
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The hypo-osmotic swelling test has been CE marked according to the specifications set forth in the European Medical Device Directive 98/79/EC.
Product order codes:
HOST
Hypo-osmotic Swelling test - 5x 20ml
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