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Liquid Nitrogen (LN2): What It Is, and the Hazards That Actually Cause Accidents
Liquid nitrogen is colourless, odourless and inert, and that is exactly why it is underestimated. What LN2 is, the hazard that actually causes fatalities, and the handling discipline professional facilities live by.
Equine Frozen Semen: Why Stallion Genetics Are the Most Time-Critical Cargo in Cryogenics
In cattle breeding, frozen semen waits for the cow. In horse breeding, everything waits for the mare. Why frozen stallion semen is the most time-critical cargo in cryogenics, and how the cold chain holds.
Animal Breeding and Frozen Semen: The Storage and Transport Equipment Behind Modern Livestock Genetics
The most travelled males in the world have never left their sheds. From bull straws to salmon milt, modern animal breeding runs on liquid nitrogen. The storage tanks, dry shippers and straws behind the global genetics trade, explained.
Cryogenic Transport: What Goes Wrong, Why It Goes Wrong, and How to Prevent It
Most cryogenic transport failures are predictable and preventable. This guide covers dry shipper selection, IATA A152 compliance, hold time calculation, and the documentation errors that leave UK clinics exposed.
How to Choose a Cryogenic Storage Vessel: What the Specification Sheet Does Not Tell You
Hold time, neck diameter, canister configuration, vacuum integrity, vapour versus liquid phase: the complete guide to choosing a liquid nitrogen storage vessel for IVF clinics, biobanks, and research facilities in the UK.
Cryogenic Equipment Servicing: What a Service Visit Should Cover, and the Two Things It Cannot Tell You
What a cryogenic service visit covers, where the statutory examination sits alongside it, and the two failure modes a routine visit will not catch.
Shipping Frozen Samples: Choosing a Sample Shipper, Getting the Paperwork Right and the Handover Points Where Shipments Fail
A frozen sample shipment fails at handovers, not in transit. The vessel is usually adequate. What goes wrong is the gap between the laboratory that packed it, the courier that [...]
Liquid Nitrogen Storage Temperature: What Minus 196 Actually Means and Why the Dewar Wall Decides It
Storage temperature gets quoted as a single number, and it is not one. It is a number for liquid phase, a range for vapour phase, and a function of the [...]
Liquid Nitrogen Supply for a Laboratory: Bulk, Cylinder, Self Collect and What Actually Drives Delivery Frequency
Most laboratories inherit their nitrogen supply arrangement rather than choosing it. Someone set it up when the first vessel arrived, the deliveries kept coming, and nobody revisited it when the [...]
Cryogenic Straws, Canes, Goblets and Sleeves: How the Consumable Chain Decides Your Tank Furniture
Consumables are usually treated as a stock item. Order when they run low, reorder when they run out. That approach works until a straw format is selected which does not [...]
Dry Shipper Hire or Purchase: Frequency, Hold Time, Charging and What the Air Waybill Has to Say
Most dry shipper enquiries arrive as a specification question. Which size, which hold time, which model. The prior question, and the more useful one, is whether you should own one [...]
Liquid Nitrogen Container Price: Why Two Quotations at the Same Capacity Are Not Comparable
Procurement asks an entirely reasonable question when two vessels of the same capacity return different prices. The honest answer is uncomfortable: capacity is the only thing those two quotations have [...]
Choosing a Liquid Nitrogen Storage Tank for an IVF Laboratory: Capacity, Vapour Phase, Monitoring and Consumption
Your cryogenic storage tank is not another piece of laboratory equipment. It is the place where irreplaceable biological material may spend decades, and it is the only item in the [...]
The Vacuum Is the Insulation. When It Goes, You Have Days, Not Weeks
There is no insulating material inside the wall of a vacuum insulated cryogenic storage tank. There is almost nothing at all, and that is the point. The performance you paid [...]
Your Dewar Is Not a Flask. It Is a Pressure System, and the Law Treats It That Way
Ask most laboratory staff what pressure their liquid nitrogen vessel runs at and you will get a shrug. Ask them where the burst disc is and you will get a [...]
The Forty Item Equipment List Nobody Gives Procurement Until It Is Too Late
A tank, some straws and nitrogen. That is where most cryopreservation equipment lists start, and it is why several items get ordered late. The full list, in the order it usually gets discovered.
One Litre Becomes 683. Why Your Cryo Room Is Smaller Than You Think
Do the sum for your own cryo store: room volume against the biggest vessel in it, multiplied by 683. The four controls that make liquid nitrogen tank safety work, and why most laboratories skip at least one.
55 Years Is the New Limit. Your Storage Programme Was Built for 10
On 1 July 2022 the storage limit for eggs, sperm and embryos in the UK went from ten years to 55, with patients reconsenting every ten years. Most laboratories updated [...]
Cryogenic Technology: A Complete Guide to How Cryogenics Works and Where It Is Used
Cryogenic technology operates below -150 degrees Celsius and underpins modern IVF, biobanking, pharmaceutical research, food production, and industrial processes. Here is how it actually works -- and why it matters.
Liquid Nitrogen: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters in Science and Medicine
Liquid nitrogen is one of the most widely used cryogenic fluids in science and medicine -- and one of the most misunderstood. Here is everything you need to know: what it is, how it behaves, how to store it safely, and what it costs.
When Your IVF Lab Runs Out of Storage Space: The Case for a CryoBank Series Tank
There is a problem growing quietly in IVF laboratories worldwide, and most clinic directors are too busy managing it to talk about it publicly. The samples keep coming in. Egg [...]
Egg Freezing in 2026: What the Science Actually Says and What Happens to Your Eggs After the Freeze
Egg freezing has never been more popular or more misunderstood. Here is what the science actually shows about vitrification, survival rates, storage, and what happens to your eggs after the freeze.
How Long Can Embryos Really Be Stored? The Science, the HFEA Rules and the Equipment That Makes It Possible
The HFEA now permits embryo storage for up to 55 years in certain circumstances. But what does the science say about long-term viability? And what cryogenic storage equipment makes it possible?
Cryolab at ESHRE 2026 and the International Symposium on Spermatology, University of Birmingham
Cryolab has attended two of the most significant events in reproductive medicine and andrology science in 2026, exhibiting at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology Annual Meeting in [...]
The Consumables Mistake That Puts IVF Samples at Risk
In an IVF laboratory, the equipment gets the attention. Storage vessels are specified carefully. Controlled rate freezers are calibrated. Dry shippers are verified before every transfer. And then the consumables [...]
Cryogenic Equipment Maintenance and Validation in UK IVF Laboratories
The cryogenic equipment in an IVF laboratory is clinical infrastructure. It is not a set of appliances that can be left to run until something goes wrong. Liquid nitrogen storage [...]
Vitrification Success Rates in UK IVF: What Actually Determines Outcomes
Vitrification has transformed what is achievable in assisted reproduction. Survival rates for vitrified embryos and oocytes in experienced UK laboratories now consistently exceed 90 percent, and frozen embryo transfer cycles [...]
Cryolab at Spermatology 2026: SpermScope Validated Against the Makler in Independent UKNEQAS Study
Cryolab is attending Spermatology 2026 this week at the University of Birmingham, the XVth International Symposium on Spermatology running from 29 July to 2 August 2026. It is a milestone [...]
Cryogenic Work Wear for IVF Laboratories
The right cryogenic work wear is not optional equipment in a UK IVF laboratory. Liquid nitrogen at -195.8 degrees C causes immediate, severe tissue damage on skin contact. A splash [...]
IVF Lab Supplies and Consumables: What UK Fertility Clinics Actually Need
The consumables in an IVF laboratory are not background noise. They are the materials that directly touch patient samples at every stage of the cryogenic workflow - from the straw [...]
The Science Behind Sperm Survival: What Happens to Semen at -196°C
Most people know that sperm can be frozen. Far fewer understand what that actually means at a cellular level -- and why the semen storage tank holds as much responsibility as the freezing protocol itself.
Why the Liquid Nitrogen Tank Is the Most Overlooked Piece of Kit in an IVF Lab
Every IVF clinic obsesses over the freezing protocol. The vitrification kit. The warming solutions. But the liquid nitrogen storage tank -- the vessel that holds everything -- gets overlooked. Until it fails.
IVF Lab Equipment Explained: From First Freeze to Long Term Storage
Setting up or upgrading an IVF laboratory is one of the most significant decisions a fertility clinic will make. The right IVF lab equipment underpins every clinical outcome, from the [...]
Cryolab’s Founder Has Attended Every ESHRE Since It Began in 1985
In 1985, a small group of clinicians and scientists gathered in Bonn, Germany, for a meeting that would change the shape of reproductive medicine in Europe. It was there, on [...]
Cryogenic Half Canes and Half Sleeves
In the clinical workflow of an IVF laboratory, the cryogenic cane and its protective sleeve are among the most handled items in the building. Every vitrification procedure ends with a [...]
IVF Laboratory Equipment, Embryo Cryopreservation and Cryo IVF: Complete Clinical and Operational Guide
The global IVF market was valued at USD 3.73 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 14.63 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 16.4% from 2025 [...]
Cryogenic Technology, Services and Solutions: Complete Operational Guide for IVF and Research Laboratories
The global cryogenic storage equipment market was valued at USD 7.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to expand to USD 13.2 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of [...]
Cryogenic Equipment, Tanks and Freezers: Complete Industry and Procurement Guide
There is a number that reframes every conversation about cryogenic equipment procurement: the cryogenic equipment market generated USD 532.2 million in revenue in 2023 in the UK alone and is [...]
Complete Guide to Liquid Nitrogen (LN2): Storage, Safety, Supply and Cryogenic Best Practice for UK Laboratories
Here is a figure that puts liquid nitrogen's role in British healthcare into context: in 2023, more than 100,000 cycles of fertility treatment and storage took place in UK licensed [...]
The Cryogenic Storage Questions Every IVF Lab Manager Asks Before It Is Too Late
There is a specific moment in the lifecycle of a growing fertility clinic when the cryogenic storage decisions made at launch stop being adequate. It rarely announces itself. The first [...]
Why Your Cryogenic Storage is Working Against You (And What the Top UK IVF Labs Do Differently)
Most labs find out their liquid nitrogen storage has been quietly failing them not during an HFEA inspection, not during a near-miss incident, but during the 90 seconds a staff [...]
CryoGPT – Your Specialist IVF and Laboratory Science AI
Most IVF laboratory queries do not need a search engine. They need a specialist. When an embryologist needs precise dry shipper hold time data or the correct HSE oxygen threshold [...]
LN2 Storage Vessel Guide for IVF Labs | Cryolab
Choosing the right liquid nitrogen storage vessel for your IVF laboratory begins with a single question that most procurement decisions skip: what is the actual worst-case holding requirement for this [...]
Best Dry Shippers for Embryo and Sperm Transport UK 2026
The best dry shippers for embryo and sperm transport in UK IVF laboratories in 2026 are the CryoStork V3 for standard inter-clinic transfers, the CryoStork V10 for high-volume or multi-patient [...]
How to Calculate Liquid Nitrogen Storage Capacity for Your Embryo Load
One of the most common mistakes IVF laboratories make when specifying or replacing cryogenic storage infrastructure is underestimating how much storage capacity they actually need. Buying a vessel sized for [...]
Best Liquid Nitrogen Dewars for IVF Labs UK 2026
If you are running an IVF laboratory or fertility clinic in the UK and need to choose a liquid nitrogen dewar, the decision matters more than most people realise. The [...]
Cryogenic Storage UK Guide 2026 | Labs, IVF and Biobanks
Why Cryogenic Storage Is More Complex Than Most Labs Realise Until Something Goes Wrong There is a version of cryogenic storage that looks simple from the outside. You freeze something. [...]
Cryogenic Equipment Guide for IVF Clinics | Cryolab
If you are setting up a fertility clinic, running an NHS-linked IVF unit, or simply trying to understand how embryos survive being frozen for years without a scratch, this article [...]
Why the Right Vitrification Kit Changes Everything in the Lab
There is a moment in every fertility clinic or research laboratory when precision stops being a preference and becomes an absolute necessity. That moment, more often than not, happens at [...]
MVE Cryogenic Tank UK
MVE is one of the most trusted names in cryogenic storage. The XC series tanks have been in continuous use in UK IVF clinics, andrology units, and veterinary reproduction facilities [...]
50L Liquid Nitrogen Dewar | Six or Ten Canisters | Cryolab
There is a size of liquid nitrogen dewar that IVF labs keep coming back to. Not the compact 20 litre units that sit beside a bench. Not the enormous 300 [...]
Laboratory Consumables UK | IVF and Cryogenic Lab Supplies
Laboratory consumables play an essential role in modern healthcare, fertility treatment and scientific research. From routine laboratory testing to advanced IVF procedures and cryogenic storage, laboratories depend on high-quality consumables [...]
Liquid Nitrogen Storage Dewar: Definitive Guide for Life Science Facilities
Every embryo that survives a freeze-thaw cycle. Every vial of stem cells that retains viability after a decade in storage. Every bull semen straw that produces a calf years after [...]
IVF Pipette Types: Stripping, Biopsy, TESE and More | Cryolab
Walk into an IVF laboratory and you'll find a world built on precision. Every droplet, every cell, every single spermatozoon is handled with instruments so refined that a fraction of [...]
MVE XC 47/11 Price UK | Cryogenic Storage for IVF | Cryolab
Cryogenic storage plays a vital role in IVF clinics, hospitals, and research laboratories, where maintaining the integrity of biological samples is essential. Among the most recognised systems in this field [...]
Cryolab at ESHRE 2026 London | IVF Equipment Supplier
Cryolab is proud to be exhibiting at ESHRE 2026, taking place in London. As a UK-based specialist supplier of cryogenic equipment and IVF consumables for over 25 years, ESHRE represents [...]
Best Permanent Marker for LN2 and Freezer Storage | Cryolab
You label your samples, put them in the freezer, come back months later and the writing is gone. It happens constantly in labs across the world. Not because of poor [...]
Cryolab and Nature’s SAFE: Endangered Species Conservation
In a gesture of shared commitment to biodiversity conservation, Cryolab has donated a CryoStork® V10 dry shipper to Nature’s Safe, a conservation organisation focused on the long-term preservation of genetic [...]
Big Tank or Small Dewar | Which One Does Your Lab Actually Need?
There is a moment every embryologist and lab manager will recognise. The nitrogen level is dropping faster than expected, the canister system does not quite fit your workflow and you [...]
Stop Trusting Your Samples to Just Any Dry Shipper
Some things don't get a second chance. Your samples are one of them. Embryos. Stem cells. Cord blood. Semen. Tissue biopsies. The moment these leave your facility, they enter a [...]
Oocyte Vitrification Carriers and Warming Protocols
If vitrification is the art, then the carrier is the canvas. And the warming protocol? That's what decides whether your masterpiece survives the night. Oocyte vitrification has transformed egg freezing [...]
What Is Sperm Cryopreservation? Science Behind Freezing the Future
Let's not dance around it. Sperm cryopreservation is one of the most quietly important procedures in modern medicine, yet most people only hear about it right before they need it. [...]
Your Liquid Nitrogen Setup Is Either Working For You or Against You? Here’s How to Tell
There is a moment every embryologist and lab manager recognises. You are at the nitrogen tank, the canister is open, and something is not quite right. Maybe the level dropped [...]
Meet APRIL : The Robot Changing How IVF Labs Prepare Embryo Culture Dishes
There is a robot working in IVF labs right now that most embryologists outside the US have not heard of yet. It is called APRIL - the ART Pipetting Robot [...]
Consumables for IVF and Research Laboratories
Every embryologist knows the feeling. You are standing at the liquid nitrogen tank during a busy cycle, trying to retrieve a specific patient's sample from a canister packed with dozens [...]
IVF step nobody talks about (but probably should)
Embryologists are meticulous about culture media. Obsessive about incubator CO2 levels. Rigorous about vitrification technique. But there's one step in almost every ICSI cycle that gets surprisingly little formal scrutiny, [...]
Liquid Nitrogen Storage Dewars and Cryogenic Equipment | Cryolab
Selecting the right liquid nitrogen storage vessel can mean the difference between successful long-term preservation and costly sample loss. Whether you're storing bovine semen, human oocytes, or embryos, understanding dewar [...]
Lab-Grown Eggs and Sperm Just a Few Years Away, Scientists Say!
Scientists working at the frontier of reproductive medicine say a technology that seemed like science fiction just a few years ago is now within serious reach. In-vitro gametogenesis (IVG), the [...]
What Every IVF Lab Needs to Know About Cryogenic Safety | Cryolab
Liquid nitrogen keeps embryos, eggs and sperm viable for years. It also sits at minus 196 degrees Celsius and expands to 700 times its volume when it vaporises. Every IVF [...]
Vitrification vs Slow Freezing: Clinical Comparison for IVF Laboratories
Cryopreservation has fundamentally changed what is achievable in assisted reproduction. Reliable embryo, oocyte and sperm freezing has improved cumulative live birth rates, reduced the need for fresh transfer cycles and [...]
How to Store Embryos in Liquid Nitrogen?
Embryo storage sits at the heart of every IVF laboratory's clinical responsibilities. Your storage system holds real patients, real treatment cycles, and in many cases years of difficult fertility treatment. [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Liquid Nitrogen Dry Shippers
Transporting biological samples at cryogenic temperatures is one of the most critical and most unforgiving logistical challenges in modern IVF and research laboratories. Get it wrong and samples are lost. [...]
Cryogenic Accessories & Supplies Consumables
Walk into any serious life science, biobank, or industrial laboratory, and you’ll see that the cryogenic workflow is much more than a single piece of equipment. It is an ecosystem, [...]
Liquid Nitrogen Dewar for IVF & Cell Storage
When it comes to protecting irreplaceable biological samples embryos, sperm, oocytes, stem cells, and tissue the quality of your liquid nitrogen dewar can make all the difference. Whether you're running [...]
Goblets & Visotubes for IVF Cryogenic Storage
IVF and ART laboratories demand precision, safety and full traceability. Clinics must protect embryos, sperm and oocytes while keeping storage organised inside liquid nitrogen tanks. Goblets and CBS round visotubes [...]
Open Dewars I Cryolab
Handling liquid nitrogen safely and efficiently is essential in laboratories, IVF clinics, and clinical environments. Cryolab launches its Stainless Steel Open Dewars, designed specifically for controlled handling, decanting, and short-distance [...]
CryoCan Series I Cryogenic Storage for Laboratories
Safe and consistent storage of biological material sits at the heart of modern laboratory practice. Whether handling embryos, sperm samples, cell cultures or clinical specimens, maintaining ultra-low temperatures is critical. [...]
Shield Your Hands with Cryolab’s Cryo Safety Gloves
In hospital and laboratory settings, handling extremely cold materials requires specialised personal protective equipment. Cryo gloves are designed specifically to protect staff from the risks associated with liquid nitrogen, dry [...]
Sperm Cryopreservation Guide | Cryolab
Sperm cryopreservation is a clinically established method of preserving male fertility by freezing and storing sperm cells for future use. It plays a vital role in modern reproductive medicine, offering [...]
What Is a Counting Chamber?
A counting chamber, also known as a haemocytometer, is a laboratory tool that scientists use to count cells under a microscope. Researchers first designed it to count blood cells. However, [...]
How Can Cryosleeves and Cryocanes Improve Your Cryogenic Storage?
Are you struggling with organising biological samples in liquid nitrogen tanks? Cryosleeves and Cryocanes from Cryolab Ltd are designed to make cryogenic storage safer and more efficient. What Makes Cryosleeves [...]
Sperm Storage Solution I Cryolab
When it comes to fertility treatment and preservation, reliable sperm storage solutions are not just equipment they are a critical part of patient trust and clinical success. Every sample stored [...]
What Is Sperm Cryopreservation and How Does Sperm Freezing Work?
Sperm cryopreservation, also known as sperm freezing, is a medical process that preserves sperm cells at very low temperatures for future use. Doctors and fertility clinics use this technique to [...]
Need to Send Embryos or Sperm Abroad?
Transporting sensitive biological samples like embryos or sperm requires reliable cryogenic solutions. A dry shipper ensures samples remain secure and viable during long-distance transport. The CryoStork range of dry shippers [...]
Buy Reusable Cell Analysis Chamber In the UK
SpermScope® is Cryolab’s reusable cell analysis chamber, developed for laboratories that require consistent, efficient sample viewing as part of routine work. Designed for andrology and research environments, it supports clear, [...]
Cryolab SpermScope® Reusable Cell Analysis Chamber
SpermScope® is Cryolab’s reusable cell analysis chamber, developed for laboratories that require consistent, efficient sample viewing as part of routine work. Designed for andrology and research environments, it supports clear, [...]
Cryogenic Storage Accessories for Safe Sample Management
Cryogenic storage leaves no margin for error. At -196 °C, biological materials such as embryos, sperm, stem cells, and tissue depend on more than stable temperatures. They rely on a [...]
Minitube Cassettes for Cryogenic Storage | Cryolab
Effective cryogenic storage is more than maintaining ultra-low temperatures it’s about keeping samples organised, accessible, and easy to identify. Storage cassettes provide a practical solution for arranging cryogenic vials and [...]
Cryogenic Work Wear | Cryolab
Working with cryogenic materials exposes laboratory staff to extreme cold and potential hazards, including frostbite, chemical burns, and splashes. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is vital for safety and regulatory [...]
Cryolab Stainless Steel Open Dewars
Cryolab Stainless Steel Open Dewars Handling liquid nitrogen safely and efficiently is essential in laboratory, IVF, and clinical environments. Cryolab Stainless Steel Open Dewars are designed specifically for the handling, [...]
SYMS Sealer – Achieve the Perfect Seal
In cryopreservation, safeguarding biological samples is essential. CBS SYMS sealers provide reliable manual solutions for securely sealing CBS High Security Straws, HSV High Security Vitrification Kits, and CBS High Security [...]
Cryogenic Tanks and LN2 Storage for Biological Samples | Cryolab
Maintaining ultra-low temperatures is critical in cryogenic storage. Eggs, sperm, embryos, and other biological samples remain viable only when stored consistently at -196 °C. Even small temperature fluctuations can compromise years [...]
Buy Cryotubes and Cryovials for Sample Storage | Cryolab
When it comes to preserving valuable biological samples, reliable storage is essential. CBS Sterile Tubes and cryovials offer laboratories, IVF clinics, and research facilities a dependable solution for storing sperm, [...]
Where to Find the Best Embryo and Sperm Straws
In IVF and assisted reproduction, every detail of cryogenic handling is crucial. Among the most important are embryo and sperm straws. These small, sealed tubes may seem simple, but they [...]
Cryostorage | Liquid Nitrogen Storage Dewars for Laboratories
Cryogenic storage is critical for preserving biological samples. Embryos, sperm, oocytes, and tissues remain viable only when kept consistently at -196 °C. Even minor temperature fluctuations can compromise years of research [...]
CryoCrest LN2 Storage Vessels with Liquid Dispenser
Safe storage and controlled handling of liquid nitrogen are essential in laboratory and IVF settings. Cryolab’s CryoCrest range is designed to meet this need. These LN₂ storage vessels combine compact [...]
Buy Cryogenic Storage Dewars for Laboratories | Cryolab
Efficient storage is essential when working with biological samples. That includes embryos, semen, cell cultures, and clinical material. Cryolab’s CryoCan range is designed to meet this need. These cryogenic storage [...]
CryoStork Dry Shipper for Biological Transport | Cryolab
When transporting sensitive biological material, temperature control is essential. This includes embryos, gametes, and clinical trial samples. CryoStork® dry shippers from Cryolab are designed for this exact purpose. As a [...]
Cryogenic Gloves, Safety Glasses and Aprons | Cryolab
Working in a cryogenic laboratory involves handling materials at extremely low temperatures, which can cause severe cold burns and other injuries. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to ensure [...]
Laboratory Consumables – Cryolab Solutions
What are laboratory consumables?Laboratory consumables are everyday items used in labs for sample handling, storage, and analysis. They include items like vials, tubes, pipette tips, manual observation chambers, storage canisters, [...]
Why the Right Vit Kit Changes Everything in the Lab
Vitrification sits at the heart of assisted reproductive technology, giving embryologists a dependable way to preserve oocytes, embryos and sperm with high survivability after warming. The method is widely recognised [...]
Secure Cryopreservation with CBS Syms Sealer
In cryopreservation, protecting valuable biological samples is paramount. CBS SYMS sealers offer reliable manual solutions for securely sealing CBS High Security Straws, HSV High Security Vitrification Kits, and CBS High [...]
Cryo Tanks and Cryogenic Tanks – Complete Solutions for Biological Storage!
In cryostorage temperature stability is everything. Eggs, sperm, embryos, and other biological materials remain viable only when stored consistently at -196 °C. Even a minor fluctuation can compromise years of work. [...]
Choosing the Right Laboratory Equipment Supplier
Finding a reliable laboratory equipment supplier is crucial for any research facility, clinical laboratory, or industrial lab. The right supplier ensures access to high-quality instruments, consumables, and support services, allowing [...]
Cryotubes and Cryovials: Secure, Ready to Use Storage for Cryopreservation
Cryo tubes and cryovials sit at the heart of reliable sample storage. When you're working in IVF, biobanking or research, you need containers that can handle deep-cold conditions without compromising [...]
Sperm Cryopreservation: Process, Purpose and Support | Cryolab
Sperm cryopreservation has become an essential part of modern reproductive medicine, research and long-term genetic management. It gives clinics, laboratories and donors the ability to store genetic material safely for [...]
Cryolab’s New Launch – Introducing SpermScope®
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the SpermScope®, Cryolab’s new reusable cell analysis chamber. Manufactured in the United Kingdom, the SpermScope delivers stable sample depth, sharp imaging, and a [...]
Sperm and Embryo Straw Guide for IVF and Veterinary | Cryolab
When it comes to IVF and assisted reproduction, every step in the cryogenic process matters—including the selection of sperm straws and embryo straws. These small yet critical tools protect valuable [...]
Lab Consumables for Clinical Fertility Work
In any science laboratory, having the right lab consumables and scientific equipment is critical for accuracy, efficiency, and safety. From everyday laboratory tools to advanced cryogenic accessories, high-quality scientific laboratory [...]
CryoCan Laboratory Storage Dewar | Cryolab
Efficient, reliable, and simple to use, Cryolab’s CryoCan series sets the standard for liquid nitrogen (LN₂) storage in modern laboratories. Designed for precision and durability, CryoCan dewars are ideal for [...]
Cryolab: Lab Equipment, Consumables and Scientific Solutions
Cryolab is a leading provider of laboratory equipment, scientific instruments, and consumables for research labs, clinical facilities, IVF clinics, and bioprocessing laboratories across England. From precision instruments to cryogenic accessories, [...]
Sperm Storage Solutions – Cryolab
Sperm storage solutions are essential in modern reproductive medicine, fertility preservation, and research. Whether for assisted reproductive technologies (ART), long-term fertility preservation, or laboratory use, choosing the right storage method [...]
Oocyte Retrieval Needles – Cryolab
Cryolab Oocyte Retrieval Needles are built for one job: collecting oocytes safely, consistently, and with as little disruption to the procedure as possible. Here’s the thing—when you’re working in assisted [...]
Cryocanes – Laboratory Supplies
Cryocanes don’t usually get much attention, but anyone working with liquid nitrogen storage knows how important they are. They keep cryovials and visotubes organised, upright, and easy to retrieve which [...]
Laboratory Suppliers in the UK
When you’re looking for laboratory suppliers in the UK, the options look endless. But once you filter out the companies with slow delivery, poor stock levels, or zero technical knowledge, [...]
CBS Sterile Filling Nozzles for Manual Sample Filling | Cryolab
In cryopreservation, every detail counts. CBS Sterile Filling Nozzles offer laboratories a dependable way to fill High Security Straws accurately, ensuring samples remain uncontaminated and secure. These nozzles are designed [...]
Buy Dilvac Dewars Multiple Capacities Available
Storing biological samples safely at ultra-low temperatures is critical, and having the right equipment makes all the difference. Our range of Dewars, canister vessels, and dry shippers is designed to [...]
Buy Liquid Nitrogen Storage Tank – Free Consultation
In cryostorage temperature stability is everything. Eggs, sperm, embryos, and other biological materials can only remain viable when stored consistently at -196 °C. Even a minor fluctuation can undo years [...]
Manual Opening Devices for CBS Vitrification Straws | Cryolab
Handling vitrified samples and biological specimens requires precision, care, and the right tools. CBS offers specialized manual opening devices designed to ensure safe, efficient, and aseptic access to High Security [...]
Micropipettes for Embryologists and IVF Labs | Cryolab
In IVF, precision isn’t optional it’s the foundation of every procedure. Every movement under the microscope matters, and the quality of your tools directly shapes your results. Cryolab’s micromanipulation pipettes [...]
CBS Polygonal & Hexagonal Visotubes Reliable Cryogenic Storage for Straws
CBS Polygonal Visotubes and CBS Hexagonal Visotubes provide secure, organised, and traceable cryogenic storage for 0.25 ml straws, 0.5 ml straws, and CBS High-Security Straws. Made from high-quality PETG, these [...]
Cryolab’s Cryo markers – Fine Tip & Thick Tip Pens, Black or Coloured, Pack of 4
Clear Labelling You Can Rely On When handling cryogenic samples, it’s crucial that your labels stay readable. The Cryomarker pens are designed to keep markings intact, even at ultra-low temperatures, [...]
Cryogenic Canisters for Labs
The CBS Canister gives laboratories a safe, organised, and efficient way to store biological samples in liquid nitrogen. It’s purpose-built for use with Classic Goblets or Daisy Goblets, so every [...]
CBS Vitrification Kits Trusted for Over 20 Years
In modern IVF, vitrification has become the gold standard for embryo preservation. Unlike slow freezing, vitrification prevents ice crystal formation, keeping delicate embryos safe for future use. The success of [...]
CBS Sterile Tubes for Sperm Straws | Cryolab
CBS Sterile Tubes give laboratories a reliable way to store sperm straws and other valuable biological samples. Each tube comes individually packaged, sterile, and ready to use. This guarantees maximum [...]
CBS Tubes and Inserts for Cryopreservation | Cryolab
CBS Sterile Tubes and Inserts for Secure Cryogenic Storage CBS Sterile Tubes and Inserts give laboratories a dependable system for storing and protecting biological samples during freezing and long-term preservation. [...]
CBS Straws for Sperm, Embryo and Oocyte Storage | Cryolab
Cryopreservation is essential in fertility treatment, animal breeding, and scientific research. To keep valuable samples safe, laboratories need storage solutions that are sterile, secure, and reliable. CBS cryogenic straws for [...]
Cryolab Non-Spermicidal Condoms
Cryolab supplies non-spermicidal condoms manufactured without chemical spermicides such as nonoxynol-9. They provide reliable protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through a physical barrier alone, making them a [...]
CryoBioSystems Daisy Goblets for Cryogenic Storage | Cryolab
CryoBioSystems (CBS) goblets are specialised storage containers designed to hold cryogenic straws or vials at ultra-low temperatures. They ensure the safe and organised long-term preservation of valuable biological samples such [...]
Choose the Perfect LN2 Dewar for Your Lab Needs
Efficient, reliable, and easy to use Cryolab’s CryoCan series redefines liquid nitrogen (LN₂) storage for modern laboratories. Designed with precision and durability in mind, CryoCan dewars are ideal for research [...]
CryoStork Dry Shippers for Biological Transport | Cryolab
When transporting delicate biological samples embryos, gametes, or clinical trial materials—temperature control isn’t optional. The CryoStork® Series from Cryolab provides purpose-built cryogenic dryshippers, trusted by IVF clinics, hospitals, and research [...]
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Efficient and secure cryogenic storage doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right combination of canisters, lifters, and goblets, your biological samples are safe, organised, and easy to access. Here’s [...]
Where to Buy Dry Shippers Online
When you’re shipping delicate biological samples embryos, gametes, or clinical trial material temperature control isn’t negotiable. The CryoStork® Series from Cryolab offers purpose-built cryogenic dry shippers for embryos and dry [...]
Cryolab Storage Cassettes
Storage Cassettes Various Efficient cryogenic storage isn’t just about maintaining ultra-low temperatures it’s also about keeping samples organised, identifiable, and easy to access. Storage cassettes are a simple yet effective [...]
CryoNest® LN₂ Storage You Can Trust
Preserving eggs, sperm, embryos, and other valuable biological materials requires one thing above all else: absolute temperature stability. At -196°C, even the smallest fluctuation can compromise a sample. This is [...]
Safety Cryolab Gear for Lab Work
Working with cryogenic materials demands more than just precision it requires serious protection. At Cryolab, we offer a complete range of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed specifically for laboratory and [...]
Right Pipette Makes All the Difference in IVF
When you're working at the cellular level, there’s no room for guesswork. IVF success hinges on the smallest tools doing the biggest jobs and that’s where Cryolab’s micromanipulation pipettes come [...]
Starting a New Lab? We’ve Got You Covered.
Whether you're opening a new IVF lab or expanding an existing one, Cryolab is your one-stop shop for vitrification kits and cryogenic supplies. For over 40 years, we've been trusted [...]
Visotubes, Cryosleeves and Cryocanes for Sample Management
In cryogenic storage, where biological samples must be preserved at -196°C, there’s no room for disorganisation or error. IVF clinics, research labs, and biobanks handle highly sensitive materials—like embryos, sperm, [...]
CryoCrest LN2 Storage Tanks | Reliable Lab Performance
Cryolab’s CryoCrest Series is the latest innovation in liquid nitrogen storage, engineered to meet the demanding needs of modern laboratories, research centers, and industrial facilities. Combining durability, safety, and user-friendly [...]
CryoStork® Series – Premium Dry Shippers for Secure Cryogenic Transport
When it comes to transporting biological materials safely under cryogenic conditions, the CryoStork® Series offers a solution you can trust. Specifically designed for IVF clinics, clinical research facilities, and laboratories, [...]
CBS High Security Vitrification Kits | Cryolab
In the evolving field of assisted reproductive technology (ART), safety, precision, and reliability are critical when it comes to cryopreservation. With increased demand for secure embryo and oocyte storage, the [...]
How CryoNest® Can Help Your Lab ?
The answer to all of your biological storage problems. Laboratories globally require more storage for biological samples and greater use of space. The CryoNest series of LN2 tanks addresses these [...]
Brady Label Printers and Cryogenic Labelling | Cryolab
When it comes to precision labelling in demanding environments, Brady offers a range of reliable and purpose-built label printers and supplies tailored for on-site and laboratory applications. Let’s explore the [...]
Secure CBS SYMS Sealing Solutions
Cryo Bio System (CBS) offers a range of high-performance manual sealing systems designed to support the secure cryopreservation of valuable biological samples. The CBS SYMS Sealer series provides precise, reliable [...]
Micropipette Tips for Cryolab and ISAS Series | Cryolab
In the world of scientific research and laboratory work, accuracy and reliability are paramount. Cryolab understands this need and offers a comprehensive range of micropipette tips and micropipettes tailored for [...]
Cryolab will be exhibiting at ESHRE 2025 in Paris!
We are pleased to present our range of high-quality IVF and cryopreservation solutions, including CryoNest® – LN₂ Storage Vessels with capacities of 95L, 145L, and 175L (sizes XL, XXL, XXXL) [...]
Reliable Cryogenic Storage for IVF Laboratories
In assisted reproductive technology (ART), the safe and effective storage of biological material is essential. Cryolab offers cutting-edge Liquid Nitrogen (LN₂) Storage Tanks designed specifically to meet the rigorous standards [...]
CryoStork®: The Series of Dry Shippers
Looking to buy a dry shipper for your laboratory or medical facility? The CryoStork® Series of Dry Shippers from Cryolab offers a secure and efficient solution for cryogenic transport containers, [...]
Bovine Embryo Cryopreservation
Bovine embryo transfer has transformed cattle breeding, providing farmers and researchers with a powerful tool to enhance genetic quality and herd productivity. The process involves fertilising an egg outside the [...]
Atlantic Salmon Gene Banking and Aquaculture | Cryolab
The decline of Atlantic salmon populations has raised serious concerns about biodiversity and the future of sustainable aquaculture. As conservationists and researchers work to preserve genetic diversity, gene banking through [...]
Busting IVF Misconceptions
In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) has been a revolutionary breakthrough in reproductive medicine, helping millions of individuals and couples achieve their dreams of parenthood. However, despite its widespread success, numerous myths and [...]
Open vs Closed Vitrification: Which Is Right for Your Lab?
Abstract: Open and closed vitrification systems are commonly used for oocyte cryopreservation, but their impact on oocyte competence is not well understood. This study compares these systems, examining laboratory and [...]
Oocyte Vitrification Using the HSV Kits : An Abstract
Porcu et al, 2021 : High-security closed devices are efficient and safe to protect human oocytes from potential risk of viral contamination during vitrification and storage especially in the COVID-19 [...]
IVF Lab 2.0: Guide to Launching a Modern Fertility Clinic
Essential IVF Lab Equipment and Supplies for Optimal Results Opening a new IVF clinic or lab is an exciting challenge, but success hinges on choosing the right equipment and supplies. [...]
The Crucial Role of Cryopreservation in IVF Success
The Crucial Role of Cryopreservation in IVF Success In the intricate journey of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), success hinges on a delicate balance of cutting-edge medical procedures and meticulous laboratory [...]
Introducing the CryoStork® Series
Advanced Dry Shippers for secure transport and storage of biological samples in LN2 vapor phase Available in five models with capacities from 2 to 10 litres Exceptional reliability, temperature control, [...]
Cryolab are exhibiting at ESHRE
Excited to announce that Cryolab will be showcasing our latest products (including our popular CryoNest Series) at ESHRE 2024 in Amsterdam! Visit us at Hall 11, Stand 11.050
The Cryolab CryoNest® Series
Your ultimate solution for advanced cryopreservation. Secure, reliable, and innovative storage vessels View by using our search bar or selecting the CryoNest Series category
Our new Cryolab Products Have Arrived
Our new CryoLab products have arrived! Discover the latest in cutting-edge cryopreservation technology, designed to meet all your research and storage needs. These include Denuation pipettes, Biopsy pipettes [...]
We have officially moved premises
We have now started 2024 in our new offices and stores. With room for expansion, we are ready for the future and thank our customers for their loyalty and [...]
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Cryolab – Certified BSI ISO9001:2015
Cryolab Limited have been established for a number of years supplying Cryogenic Equipment for Biological Research, Fertility, Blood Banking, Tissue Banking and Cell Banking to the Healthcare Sector. In addition, [...]
CE Marked CBS High Security Tubes
Manufactured with highly transparent ionomeric resin, these tubes have similar biocompatibility guarantees as CBS straws. Volume indicating lines per 0.1 ml up to 1.2 ml and dimensions compatible with standard [...]