Recommended practices for the management of embryology, andrology, and endocrinology laboratories: a committee opinion.

Abstract:

:This document provides a general overview for physicians of the qualities and conditions necessary for good management practices within the endocrinology, andrology, and embryology laboratories in the United States. It is intended as an addendum to previously published guidelines that further detail these responsibilities.

journal_name

Fertil Steril

journal_title

Fertility and sterility

authors

Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.,Practice Committee of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology.,Practice Committee of the Society of Reproductive Biologists and Technologists.

doi

10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.06.036

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2014-10-01 00:00:00

pages

960-3

issue

4

eissn

0015-0282

issn

1556-5653

pii

S0015-0282(14)00582-2

journal_volume

102

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