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  • Cryopreservation storage: CryoNest XL liquid nitrogen vessel in an IVF laboratory

    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.

  • CryoStork dry shipper for frozen stallion semen standing in a stud farm stable corridor with a stallion looking over a stable door

    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.

  • CryoCan 47-10 semen storage tank standing in a cattle farm yard with Holstein cows and a barn behind

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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

    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

    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

    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 [...]

  • Vacuum insulated cryogenic storage tank in a laboratory, showing the outer shell and neck

    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

    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 [...]

  • Cryopreservation equipment in an IVF laboratory, liquid nitrogen storage tank alongside straws and canes

    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

    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.

  • Cryogenic storage vessel holding vitrified embryos in an IVF laboratory long term store

    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 [...]

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    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.

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    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.

  • cryobank series of large steel tanks

    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

    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.

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    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

    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 [...]

  • IVF consumables

    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

    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 UK IVF outcomes

    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 [...]

  • Dr Bryan Woodward FRCPath presenting poster P32 at the XVth International Symposium on Spermatology 2026, University of Birmingham, comparing the SpermScope and Makler against UKNEQAS pre-validated sperm concentration target values

    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 [...]

  • Embryologist wearing cryogenic gloves and face shield handling liquid nitrogen in IVF laboratory

    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 laboratory consumables including CBS high security straws, visotubes and goblets arranged on a lab bench - Cryolab UK

    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 [...]

  • Semen storage tank for sperm cryopreservation and sperm banking

    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.

  • Liquid nitrogen storage tank for IVF embryo cryopreservation - Cryolab

    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

    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

  • Aluminium cryogenic canes and PVC cryosleeves for organised IVF embryo storage in liquid nitrogen dewars

    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 and embryo cryopreservation guide for fertility clinics and IVF labs

    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 storage dewars and LN2 vessels for IVF laboratory and biological research programmes

    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 storage tanks and laboratory freezers for IVF and biological research facilities

    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 [...]

  • Liquid nitrogen LN2 storage dewar in UK IVF laboratory cryogenic facility

    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 [...]

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    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

    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 specialist IVF and laboratory science AI assistant by Cryolab

    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 [...]

  • Liquid nitrogen storage vessel

    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 shipper and embryo transport

    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 [...]

  • Liquid nitrogen embryo load

    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 [...]

  • Liquid nitrogen dewar in an IVF laboratory — cryogenic storage guide for UK fertility clinics

    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 equipment for UK laboratories, fertility clinics and biobanks including liquid nitrogen storage vessels and dewars.

    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 liquid nitrogen dewar used for IVF embryo storage in a UK fertility clinic laboratory

    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 [...]

  • CBS High Security Vitrification Kit by Cryolab

    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 Storage tanks in UK

    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, large liquid nitrogen dewar

    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

    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 dewar

    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 [...]

  • pipettes

    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

  • eshre

    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 [...]

  • Cryomarker Fine Tip permanent ink marker pack of 4 for liquid nitrogen and freezer storage 2026

    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 [...]

  • Natures Safe

    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 [...]

  • Cryolab CryoNest XL and CryoCan 30-6 liquid nitrogen storage vessels side by side in an IVF laboratory setting

    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 [...]

  • CryoStork Dry Shipper

    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 [...]

  • laboratory technician examining a sperm sample before cryopreservation, with liquid nitrogen storage tanks visible in the background

    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 [...]

  • laboratory technician examining a sperm sample before cryopreservation, with liquid nitrogen storage tanks visible in the background

    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. [...]

  • Cryogenic accessories

    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 [...]

  • APRIL ART Pipetting Robot for IVF Laboratory preparing embryo culture dishes at Columbia University Fertility Center

    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

    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 [...]

  • oocyte denudation IVF

    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

    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 [...]

  • Scientist working on in vitro gametogenesis IVG research in fertility laboratory

    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 [...]

  • cryogenic safety equipment IVF laboratory liquid nitrogen gloves face shield

    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 embryo survival rate comparison chart

    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 [...]

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    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. [...]

  • CryoStork liquid nitrogen dry shipper for biological sample transport

    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. [...]

  • Supplies Consumables

    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, [...]

  • CryoNest liquid nitrogen dewar for IVF embryo and cell storage - Cryolab UK

    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 [...]

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    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

    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 [...]

  • Cryogenic Storage

    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. [...]

  • Cryo gloves

    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

    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 [...]

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    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, [...]

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    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

    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 [...]

  • sperm cryopreservation

    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 [...]

  • Dry shipper

    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 [...]

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    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, [...]

  • Makler Counting Chamber

    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, [...]

  • storage accessories

    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 [...]

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    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

    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 [...]

  • open dewar

    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, [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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, [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

  • Dry Shipper

    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 [...]

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    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

    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, [...]

  • vit kit

    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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. [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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

    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 [...]

  • Spermscope analysis chamber

    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 straw

    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

    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 [...]

  • Storage Dewar

    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 [...]

  • Lab equipment seller

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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, [...]

  • filling nozzle

    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 [...]

  • open dewar

    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 [...]

  • liquid nitrogen tanks

    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 [...]

  • ivf accessories

    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 [...]

  • pipettes

    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 and Hexagonal Visotubes

    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 [...]

  • Cryo Markers

    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, [...]

  • goblets

    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 [...]

  • vitrification kit

    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 [...]

  • cryo tubes

    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 [...]

  • cryovials

    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. [...]

  • embryo straws

    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 [...]

  • clinical condoms

    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 [...]

  • daisy goblets

    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 [...]

  • mve

    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 [...]

  • dry shipper

    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 [...]

  • goblets and lifters

    All Your Cryo Storage Gear in One Place

    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 [...]

  • ln2 dry shipper

    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 [...]

  • minitube

    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 [...]

  • Cryogenic tanks

    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 equipments

    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 [...]

  • micro pipettes

    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 [...]

  • vitrification kits

    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 [...]

  • cryocanes

    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, [...]

  • cryolab 25

    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 [...]

  • dewar storage

    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, [...]

  • vitrification kit

    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 [...]

  • dewar storage

    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

    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 [...]

  • embryo straw sealer

    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 [...]

  • pipettes

    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 [...]

  • eshre

    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) [...]

  • liquid nitrogen dewar storage

    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 [...]

  • Dry Shippers

    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, [...]

  • cryolab

    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 [...]

  • cryolab

    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 [...]

  • General IVF knowledge

    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

    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

    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. [...]

  • Cryopreservation

    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 [...]

  • dewar storage

    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, [...]

  • Eshre

    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

  • Cryo Tanks

    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

  • pipettors

    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 [...]

  • Cryolab

    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 [...]

  • cryolab

    We are moving…Watch this space

  • Cryogenic accessories

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  • BSI Certified

    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, [...]

  • Laboratory equipment supplier

    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 [...]