About the Halo Sperm Test

The halo sperm test is a test for sperm DNA damage.
Sperm cell membranes and nucleoproteins are removed by chemical treatment and stained to reveal damage to sperm DNA that cannot be visually detected.

Halo Sperm Test

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Halo Sperm Test（Sperm DNA damage test）

This is a test for DNA fragmentation of sperm.
DNA fragmentation means DNA damage.
Sperm cells contain genetic material (long spherical strands of DNA), but even sperm that appear normal may have damaged DNA, a condition known as DNA fragmentation.
The halo sperm test stains sperm and visually determines the presence or absence of DNA fragmentation by the staining of the sperm head. (Figure below)
A percentage of sperm with DNA fragmentation (SDF value) of less than 20% is considered normal.

Count over 500

Count over 500
SDF (%) = (fragmented + degenerated) ⁄ total × 100

If sperm DNA is damaged

Since fertilization of sperm with damaged DNA may affect embryonic development and viability, we recommend the "hyaluronic acid matured sperm selection method" to select good sperm during ICSI.

If sperm DNA is damaged