22.0 IVF Unit (Fertilisation Centres) - …（22.0体外受精单元(受精中心)-u2026）.pdfVIP

22.0 IVF Unit (Fertilisation Centres) 22.1 Introduction 22.1.1 Description The IVF Unit will provide facilities for In vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedures. IVF is one of several Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) used to help infertile couples to conceive a child. The procedure involves removal of eggs (mature Oocyte or Ovum) from the womans ovary. Ova are then fertilised with sperm in a laboratory procedure (in vitro). If fertilisation occurs, a fertilised ovum, after undergoing several cell divisions, is transferred to the mother for normal development in the uterus, or frozen for later implantation. The IVF laboratory may use Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) in the process of IVF. Services provided by the IVF Unit include:  Patient consultation and interview on an outpatient basis  Pre treatment assessment  Blood collection  Semen collection  Artificial insemination  Ovarian stimulation therapy  Ultrasound examination  Oocyte (egg) collection  Embryo culture  In vitro / ICSI fertilisation  Cryopreservation  Embryo transfer  Recovery 22.1.2 Licensing Of Unit IVF Units (Fertilisation Centres) in the UAE require licensing according to the Cabinet Decision No 36 of 2009 Issuing the Implementing Regulation of Federal Law No (11) of 2008 Concerning the Licensing of Fertilisation in the State. All IVF Units are to comply with the requirements stated in the Cabinet Decision document. 22.2 Planning 22.2.1 Planning Models The IVF Unit may be developed as:  a stand-alone unit  a dedicated Unit within a general hospital 22.2.2 Functional Areas The IVF Unit may consist of a number of Functional Zones: ENTRY/ CONSUL