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Editorial
. 2010 Aug;27(8):437-9.
doi: 10.1007/s10815-010-9443-2. Epub 2010 Jun 9.

Standardization of grading embryo morphology

Catherine Racowsky, Michael Vernon, Jacob Mayer, G David Ball, Barry Behr, Kimball O Pomeroy, David Wininger, William Gibbons, Joseph Conaghan, Judy E Stern
Editorial

Standardization of grading embryo morphology

Catherine Racowsky et al. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2010 Aug.

Abstract

Standardization of morphological assessment for embryo grading system was developed and is being implemented by the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART). A recent European consensus conference of embryologists from Europe and America is working toward adopting an embryo classification system modeled similarly to that of SART which, if adopted, would produce a de facto international standard to aid cross border collaboration.

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