Our office and biorepository is located in a single story building that meets all California building codes concerning seismic activity....
Category: Lab
What protocols are in place in case of power outages?
The storage system we use does not rely on any power. It is simply just liquid nitrogen submersion. So a...
Are my eggs safe in storage?
Along with identification safety, biorepository safety is the top priority in our lab. We have exceeded industry standards in our...
How do they ensure each patient’s eggs are correctly identified and stored?
We have a system of multiple checks in place that include 2-person witnessing system, physical labels on the canes, straws,...
What happens during the thawing process in the lab?
During thawing, eggs are carefully warmed at specific rates and rehydrated by removing cryoprotectants and gradually replacing them with water....
What are the success rates of egg survival after thawing?
The survival rate of vitrified eggs after thawing is generally high, often above 90%. Successful thawing varies based on the...
How long can eggs be stored once they are frozen?
Eggs can be stored indefinitely once they are vitrified. Current studies and practice indicate that eggs can remain viable for...
How long has the lab been performing egg freezing procedures?
We are extremely proud of our lab's track record with egg freezing. One of our senior embryologists was trained at...
Where are my eggs actually stored?
Your eggs are stored in special tanks called dewars, which are filled with liquid nitrogen (-196°C) and closely monitored.The tanks...
What technology and methods do you use for freezing and thawing eggs?
At MFC we use the modern freezing technology known as “vitrification”, a rapid-freezing technique that prevents ice crystal formation by...