Cyprus IVF labs widely use microfluidic sperm chip devices as a gentler alternative to high‑speed centrifugation. As a result, labs can present a cleaner, less oxidative sample for fertilisation, which may support embryo development and implantation.

🧬 What Is a Sperm Chip?

A sperm chip is a sterile, single‑use microfluidic cassette. Raw semen is loaded into the inlet; progressively motile sperm swim through narrow channels under laminar flow—leaving behind debris, immotile cells and many DNA‑damaged sperm.

🌟 Why Use Sperm Chip Selection

• Lower mechanical stress: No high‑speed spin steps.
• Potentially lower DNA fragmentation: Better inputs for ICSI.
• Cleaner prep: Fewer reactive oxygen species and debris.
• Fast workflow: Selection completes in minutes on retrieval day.

🗺️ Step‑by‑Step Process

1. Assessment: Semen analysis (count, motility, morphology; DNA tests if indicated).
2. Loading: Sample placed into the microchip inlet chamber.
3. Microfluidic selection: Motile sperm traverse channels; sub‑optimal cells remain behind.
4. Collection: Selected sperm are harvested from the outlet.
5. ICSI/IVF: Embryologists use the selected sperm for fertilisation.

👥 Who Benefits Most?

• High sperm DNA fragmentation on testing.
• Moderate–severe male‑factor infertility (especially motility issues).
• Previous poor embryo development or fertilisation failure.
• Patients seeking a gentler alternative to dense‑gradient prep.

💰 Costs in Cyprus

As an IVF/ICSI add‑on, sperm chip in Cyprus typically costs $150–$400 depending on clinic and brand. It is performed on the day of egg retrieval—no extra visits.

❓ FAQ

Microfluidic sperm chip selection in Cyprus gives your lab a precise, low‑stress way to work with the best sperm available on fertilisation day.