HBA test | IVMED

HBA test

HBA (hyaluronan binding assay) is an analysis of the level of gamete binding to hyaluronic acid molecules. It is the newest way to diagnose infertility in men. It is:

Determines the degree of sperm maturity;
Assesses the ability of mature male gametes with high motility, without genetic abnormalities, to bind to hyaluronic acid molecules;
It helps an andrologist to assess the likelihood of successful fertilization, as well as to choose the optimal treatment program and assisted reproductive technology.

primary infertility;
repeated cases of pregnancy termination, spontaneous termination of pregnancy;
varicose veins of the spermatic cords;
unsuccessful intrauterine insemination protocols;
absence of clinical pregnancy after in vitro fertilization.

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1% → 4%
a 1% increase in the reduced IUI rate leads to a 4% increase in the effectiveness of IVF programs.

The HBA test allows you to analyze the ability of sperm to bind to hyaluronate, while assessing their maturity and checking for abnormalities. The incidence of chromosome abnormalities in mature sperm is 5 times lower.

Preparation and course of the procedure

Simple recommendations that will allow you to get accurate and reliable results:

abstain from sexual intercourse and masturbation at least 3 days before the exam, but no more than 7 days before;
7 days before the biospecimen is submitted, refuse to drink all types of alcohol;
quit smoking 3 hours before the biospecimen is submitted;
do not take hot baths, visit saunas and steam rooms 10 days before the delivery of the biomaterial;
if you take medications on a regular basis, especially if they include sedatives and antidepressants, please inform the IVMED clinic medical staff before you decide to take a spermogram. This is necessary to record this information in the study protocol.

Features of the procedure

Masturbation is the ideal method for collecting a semen analysis.
It is not recommended to collect semen during interrupted sexual intercourse.
It is not recommended to collect semen from a used condom. Close contact with the latex material and lubricant in the condom can reduce the active functions of sperm and cause inaccurate diagnostic results.
It is recommended to keep the temperature in the range of 18 -25 C during all stages of sample collection and storage.
If the temperature changes or goes beyond the critical values, this will also affect the active functions of the sperm and cause inaccurate test results.
The World Health Organization and IVMED clinic specialists advise to donate sperm in the clinic so that diagnostics of the donated material can begin immediately after the ejaculate is donated.

Additional information:

A single ejaculate sample can be used (with a sufficient volume) for all types of semen analysis at once! That is, you can get the results of several tests at once.
For a comprehensive assessment of the male factor of infertility, we recommend obtaining the results of other ejaculate tests.
2 hours - this is how long it takes to get the results of the spermogram.

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