During the insemination process, the sperm and eggs are combined. Before the procedure is performed, both the embryologist and a lab technician check the eggs and sperm against the patient’s paperwork. The embryologist then injects a small amount of the selected sperm from the semen sample into the drops on the sample dish. At this point, the embryologist examines the sample dish under the microscope and on a video screen to ensure the sperm are swimming normally.