Immunobead & Postcoital Tests

Immunobead Test

It is carried out on both men and women to detect the presence of anti-sperm antibodies. The presence of these antibodies can reduce the motility of the sperm and make it difficult for the sperm to penetrate the egg. If these anti-bodies are present, the doctor will try to identify the source of the problem. Other treatment options include intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in more difficult cases IVF.

Postcoital Test

This test is performed to check if the sperm is capable of moving through the female reproductive tract. The functioning of the sperm and the interaction of the sperm with the cervical mucus is checked. A sample of the cervical mucus is taken a few hours after intercourse, placed under a micrososcope and checked. The presence of sperm with good motility indicates normal functioning sperm.

Kremer Test

This is another test that is used to test the interaction between the sperm and the cervical mucus. Unlike the Postcoital test, this test is performed in test tubes. Four combinations of tests are performed using the man's sperm-woman's mucus, man's sperm-donor mucus, donor sperm - woman's mucus, donor sperm - donor mucus.