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🔬 The MAR Test in Embryology — Why It Still Matters

The MAR test (Mixed Antiglobulin Reaction) detects anti-sperm antibodies — proteins that can attach to sperm and reduce their ability to move or fertilize an egg.

🧪 What it tells us:
If sperm clump with antibody-coated particles, it means there’s an immune reaction affecting motility or sperm–egg binding.

📊 New findings:
• Only about 1% of samples test MAR-positive
• High levels (over 50%) can lower IVF fertilization rates and early embryo quality
• In ICSI, the effect is minimal since the sperm–egg interaction is bypassed

💡 Why it matters:
When MAR is strongly positive, labs can adapt — using sperm washing, advanced selection, or ICSI — to improve fertilization outcomes.

🧬 The MAR test remains a small but powerful tool in male fertility diagnostics, helping embryologists personalize treatment and boost success rates.

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