Why does traceability matter when buying IVF consumables?
Every straw, vial and goblet in an IVF laboratory may [...]
How should IVF consumables be stored and stock-controlled?
IVF consumables should be stored in their original packaging, within [...]
What is the difference between open and closed vitrification devices?
An open vitrification device exposes the sample directly to liquid [...]
What does embryo-tested mean for IVF consumables?
Embryo-tested means each batch of the consumable has been assayed [...]
What consumables does an IVF laboratory use every day?
The daily consumable load of an IVF laboratory covers culture [...]
How are cryopreserved samples thawed or warmed safely?
Warming matters as much as cooling. Slow-frozen samples are typically [...]
What causes cell damage during cryopreservation and how is it prevented?
The two main damage mechanisms are intracellular ice formation and [...]
Why is vapour phase storage often preferred over liquid phase?
In liquid phase storage, samples sit submerged in liquid nitrogen, [...]
What equipment is needed for cryopreservation?
A working cryopreservation setup needs four things: a freezing method, [...]
How long can samples remain in cryopreservation?
At liquid nitrogen temperature, minus 196 degrees Celsius, biological activity [...]
