SCSA® – the gold standard test for sperm DNA fragmentation.
SCSA® Diagnostics can be of great importance for family planning.
SCSA Diagnostics is the pioneer in sperm DNA analysis, leveraging over 25 years of established research and ongoing clinical studies to perform one of the most advanced sperm DNA fragmentation tests available.
The SCSA invention was featured in the December 1980 cover issue of the prestigious journal Science. Please note that some laboratories offer SCSA-like tests; however, these are not the standardised precision SCSA® test.
Gold standard test for sperm DNA fragmentation
More than 40,000 samples analysed
The most standardised test
Objective test
Each test is quality checked internally and externally
Start your fertility journey with us today
Your trust in the original DNA fragmentation test – SCSA – is a responsibility we take seriously.
The SCSA® test has helped thousands of couples fulfil their wish to have children – a reflection of our commitment and expertise.
Our team
Dr. Donald P. Evenson
PhD, HCLD
The life’s work of Dr. Donald Evenson helps couples with an unfulfilled desire to have children get to the bottom of the cause and pursue appropriate treatment strategies in order to achieve a successful pregnancy as quickly as possible.
The SCSA test was developed, established and patented by the President/Founder of SCSA® Diagnostics USA, Dr. Donald Evenson. The SCSA invention was featured in the December 1980 cover issue of the prestigious journal Science. Since then, the test has been developed over more than 35 years and has been part of more than 125 articles published in peer-reviewed journals. After 20 years of research, the test was commercialised in 2001.
Professor Dr. med. Liselotte Mettler
Reproductive physician
Responsible for Northern Germany’s first IVF baby in 1980. She is known worldwide for her extensive work in reproductive medicine and endoscopy. She has shared the latest findings in reproductive medicine in seminars to help patients conceive. She is convinced that the SCSA test is the future of male fertility testing.
Dr. med. Harald Erichsen
Specialist in laboratory medicine
As a specialist in microbiology, virology and infection epidemiology, laboratory medicine, blood transfusion and infectiology, Dr. med. Harald Erichsen aims to make a significant contribution to patient care. The satisfaction of patients and doctors is his constant motivation. He considers the SCSA test to be the most reliable test available for sperm DNA fragmentation.
Dr. med. Anu D. Mettler
Obstetrician and gynaecologist · ESHRE-certified senior clinical embryologist
Dr. Anu D. Mettler has worked extensively in andrology and embryology in India and Germany. Her area of expertise is the IVF laboratory. She individualises protocols for patients with recurrent unsuccessful IVF treatments and miscarriages to achieve the goal of a live birth. She has 10 years of experience with SCSA and believes that SCSA can play a pivotal role in improving patients’ chances of success.
Moritz Parwaresch
CEO
Moritz Parwaresch has a passion for business process optimisation. His hands-on attitude and passion for high-quality workflows catalyse the highly standardised work of the SCSA lab. He has a strong work ethic and strives for the best client experience.
Anne Callsen
Embryologist
As an embryologist, Anne Callsen has long devoted herself to andrology. Her master’s thesis dealt with culture conditions for handling sperm for ICSI. She firmly believes that SCSA can play a crucial role in selecting an appropriate treatment plan for a couple to achieve pregnancy and the birth of a baby.
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