We’ve received numerous questions about adding albumen to the liquified sample in the Qwik Check Liquefaction kit and have asked Dr. Rabinovitch, our Chief Technology Officer Emeritus to answer the question for us. Dr. Rabinovitch states: Though adding albumin for termination the enzymatic process is well known, this guidance is not provided by WHO.  Historically this…

We’ve made a video tutorial with a quick overview on cleaning the system and loading the testing capillary.

Motility analysis and classification using the SQA Sperm Quality Analyzer offers an objective, precise, and fast way to report the correct results every time. If you are not currently performing automated semen analysis, need to maintain a backup method, or are in the process of validating a computer-aided semen analysis system, then accurate manual microscopic…

SQA-VISION / SQA-V ALL VERSIONS | July 22, 2020 GENERAL OVERVIEW: Allow specimens, and any reagents used, to warm to room temperature (at least 30 minutes) before testing. Assume this is a liquefied specimen. To dislodge the pellet, do not vortex. Aspirate the sample up and down 5 – 6 times using a transfer pipette…

Current as of 07/09/2020 Company Notes: Essential Business Status – MES is an essential business as a Medical Device Manufacturer, and all shipping, logistics, sales, service, and support continue without interruption. Vendors – MES maintains redundancy on all supplies and houses products in multiple warehouses around the world. There are currently no manufacturing or fulfillment…

Background:QwikCheck™ Beads (Medical Electronic Systems) have an open and a closed vial shelf life. This labeling insures accurate results that could be compromised due to bead evaporation over time which can be related to high ambient laboratory temperature and/or infrequent use of the beads. Storage conditions:The stability of the QwikCheck™ Beads control material is highly…

To validate the QwikCheck Vitality Kit please follow this QC procedure: 1. Collect 1 fresh Human semen sample with >50% Motility and Volume >1 ml.2. Wait for full liquefaction.3. Split the liquefied sample into two equal aliquots in two separate vials. Label the vials Sample #1 and Sample #2.4. Sample #1: Use as is.5. Sample…

Background:The SQA (Sperm Quality Analyzer) instrument produced by Medical Electronic Systems is a reliable tool for conducting automated semen analysis. Like any high technology system, it is recommended that periodic preventative maintenance be conducted to ensure top performance.  This bulletin provides timing recommendations and an overview of the PM process. Preventative Maintenance Timeline Recommendations and Overview:It is Recommended…

Background: QwikCheck™ Beads (Medical Electronic Systems) have an open and a closed vial shelf life. This labeling insures accurate results that could be compromised due to bead evaporation over time which can be related to high ambient laboratory temperature and/or infrequent use of the beads. Storage conditions:The stability of the QwikCheck™ Beads control material is highly…

An overview of different Debris classifications that should be selected when using the SQA-Vision Debris Scanner. Semen Sample Debris can influence a semen analysis as sperm can be covered or mistaken. The Debris Scanning option with optimize accuracy and provide the doctor with clinical information about the sample.