Laboratory and embryos
4 concepts
Laboratory and embryos
- Freezing and preserving embryos Freezing preserves embryos for later use. Vitrification is a common technique. Preserving them involves decisions about use, authorizations, storage costs, and what to do if your family plans change.
- PGT: what genetic tests of embryos are for Preimplantation genetic tests seek specific information before transferring an embryo. PGT-A, PGT-M, and PGT-SR answer different questions. None rule out all diseases or guarantee a healthy baby.
- How to read your embryo report The laboratory report shows what happened with the eggs and embryos, what material is preserved, and what decisions are still pending. Visual classification and genetic results provide different information.
- What is a blastocyst A blastocyst is an embryo that has reached a developmental stage with differentiated cell groups and an inner cavity. The laboratory evaluates its development to decide if it can be transferred, frozen, or studied.
