### Question
What is the definition of assisted reproductive technology?


### Answer
The definition of **assisted reproductive technology** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 263a*:

> all treatments or procedures which include the handling of human oocytes or embryos, including in vitro fertilization, gamete intrafallopian transfer, zygote intrafallopian transfer, and such other specific technologies as the Secretary may include in this definition, after making public any proposed definition in such manner as to facilitate comment from any person (including any Federal or other public agency)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 263a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part F-Licensing of Biological Products and Clinical Laboratories > subpart 2-clinical laboratories**

