Building the assisted reproduction laboratory

The in vitro fertilization laboratory must be planned and designed to guarantee an efficient workflow with all the appropriate conditions, providing a safe environment for the manipulation of gametes and embryos. In addition, the layout must shorten distances to allow the movement of professionals in a practical and safe manner. The construction of a good laboratory can be affected in many ways. Several factors can contribute to a successful journey, such as the choice of an adequate location, which should provide easy access to a large number of users. Also, external factors must be considered due to the negative influence on the analytical processes, such as high levels of local pollution. Regarding the building structure, the selection of materials is essential to avoid the emission of volatile organic compounds and to facilitate the cleaning routine, as well as the use of appropriate filters to guarantee air quality. Finally, the selection and training of qualified professionals to perform laboratory techniques must be considered a key part for the lab establishment.