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Fertility Glossary

Witnessing

Checks that ensure the right eggs, sperm and embryos stay together.

Clinics and care

Every step where samples are moved or combined is witnessed, either by a second scientist or by an electronic barcode system. This is a core safety process in Australian ART laboratories, and clinics should be able to explain exactly how it works in their unit.

Also known as: double witnessing, electronic witnessing, RI Witness

Sources

  • National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (nata.com.au)
  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)

Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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