Embryology Lab

What is the Embryology Lab?

The embryology lab is the heart of reproductive medicine, where fertilization, embryo development, genetic testing, and cryopreservation all take place.

Staffed by highly trained embryologists and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, this controlled environment ensures the best conditions for creating and nurturing embryos with precision and care.

Where Science Meets Hope

Behind every successful fertility treatment is a world-class embryology lab. Our state-of-the-art lab is the foundation of all IVF and embryo-based services, ensuring precision, safety, and exceptional care at every stage.

What Happens in the Lab

Once eggs are retrieved, our embryologists use advanced techniques to fertilize, culture, assess, and sometimes biopsy embryos. We use tools like time-lapse imaging and embryo grading to optimize outcomes.

Services Offered:

  • IVF and ICSI
  • Embryo freezing (vitrification)
  • PGT (Preimplantation Genetic Testing)
  • Embryo storage and thawing
  • Sperm preparation and cryopreservation

Safety & Quality Standards

Our lab operates under strict quality control, with high-tech incubators, air filtration, and around-the-clock monitoring to protect your reproductive cells and embryos. Every detail matters—and we never compromise.

Oncology Referral Patients

SCRC offers urgent fertility preservation for patients referred by oncology providers. We can schedule your consultation within 24 hours, ensuring you receive rapid support during this critical time. Our physicians coordinate closely with your cancer care team to provide safe, fast options for egg freezing, sperm freezing, or embryo freezing before treatment. Your timeline matters, and we’re here to help you protect your future fertility with expert, compassionate care.

FAQs

  • What happens to my embryos after IVF?

    After fertilization, embryos are carefully monitored and grown in the lab for several days before transfer or freezing for future use.

  • Is embryo freezing safe?

    Yes. Modern vitrification (fast-freezing) techniques are highly effective, with excellent survival and pregnancy rates after thawing.

  • What is PGT and should I consider it?

    Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) screens embryos for chromosomal abnormalities or genetic conditions before transfer. It may improve IVF success rates and reduce miscarriage risk, depending on your medical history.

  • Can I tour the embryology lab?

    For safety and sterility, labs typically cannot allow in-person tours. However, many clinics offer videos of detailed explanations of lab procedures.

  • How do you ensure the lab is safe and sterile?

    Our lab follows strict protocols with advanced air filtration, 24-hour monitoring, and specialized equipment to maintain the highest standards for embryo health.

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