What cryopreservation equipment does an IVF laboratory actually need and in what order should it be procured?
The procurement sequence matters as much as the equipment list. The most common error when setting up cryopreservation capability in an IVF laboratory is purchasing storage vessels before establishing the vitrification protocol and consumable supply chain – leaving the lab with tanks that cannot be filled because CBS straws or warming media are on back-order.
The correct sequence is: vitrification consumables first (straws, carriers, cryoprotectant media), then storage infrastructure (dewars sized for projected cycle volume at three years, not current volume), then transport solutions (dry shippers for any inter-facility transfer), then safety equipment (gloves, face shields, aprons, oxygen monitors), and finally monitoring systems (alarm triggers, temperature logging if required). Cryolab supplies all five categories and can assist with procurement planning from initial setup through capacity expansion. The CBS High Security vitrification kit range, storage dewars, CryoStork dry shippers, and cryogenic safety wear are all available with fast UK delivery. Contact us to discuss your laboratory setup.
