Table 3.
HUF IN VIVO | HUF EX VIVO | HOF EX VIVO | |
---|---|---|---|
Osmolality (mOsm/kg) | 284–287 | 282–327 | 288–345 |
pH | 7.5–7.9 | 7.5–8.2 | 6.6–8.1 |
Total protein (μg/μl) | 39–45 | 38–57 | 26–39 |
Sterility | “no growth” | ||
Endotoxin (EU/ml) | “endotoxin-free” ≤ 0.1 | ||
BEA (bovine embryo assay, 2 cell) | >70% |
HRFs, human reproductive fluids; HUFs, human uterine fluids; HOF, human oviductal fluids.