Air Quality Management

Air quality management in the IVF laboratory is very important. This chapter discusses the current applicable legislation. The qualification process and monitoring to ensure compliance are also discussed. Monitoring basically consists of the enumeration of particles and microorganisms, both in rest and in process. Additionally, the measurement of air flow, pressure difference, temperature, and humidity, as well as the measuring of VOCs, are recommended within ART laboratories. VOCs are natural or synthetic chemicals that can vaporize under normal atmospheric conditions. A negative correlation exists between VOC levels and human embryo development.