Transferring embryos between clinics or countries
Transferring embryos requires coordination between two laboratories for reception, identification, documentation, and specialized transport. Legal requirements must also be reviewed if there is a border. Specialized transport and coordination between centers are necessary.
Transferring embryos between clinics or countries
- Before hiring transport
- What information the new team needs
- Aspects to confirm before transfer
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If you already have embryos at another clinic, first confirm if they can be received and used for the intended treatment.
Before hiring transport
- Obtain acceptance from the receiving clinic.
- Request the inventory and reports from the originating laboratory.
- Confirm the necessary consents for transfer and use.
- Review legal requirements for origin, transit, and destination.
- Clarify responsibilities, costs, and incident handling.
What information the new team needs
They may require identification data, creation and preservation details of the embryos, tests performed, and documentation of the genetic material. This list should be confirmed before shipping, not after.
Aspects to confirm before transfer
Just because one clinic stores embryos does not mean another can receive them without further checks. A transport date does not confirm the transfer date.
Request a confirmation of receipt and inventory. Only after reviewing the material and reports can the next clinical step be defined.
