Embryology Laboratory

The embryology laboratory is central to assisted reproduction, handling sperm and eggs, fertilization procedures, embryo culture, and cryopreservation. Built with non-toxic materials and maintained to Class 1,000 cleanroom standards, it combines specialized equipment with the careful work of embryologists to provide suitable conditions for handling, culturing, and storing reproductive cells and embryos, with attentive care at every stage.

Air Shower

Located at the entrance to the embryology laboratory, the air shower uses high-speed, filtered airflow to remove dust and particles from clothing, reducing the entry of external contaminants.

• Filtered airflow: Removes dust and particles from clothing surfaces.

• Contamination control: Reduces the impact of staff movement on laboratory cleanliness.

• Cleanroom access: Provides a controlled transition between external areas and the laboratory.

Liquid Nitrogen Storage Tanks

Liquid nitrogen provides an ultra-low-temperature environment,maintaining storage at −196°C,for cryopreserved sperm, eggs, and embryos. This greatly reduces cellular metabolic activity, allowing storage for future assisted reproduction treatments.

• Ultra-low-temperature storage: Maintains conditions suitable for cryopreserved specimens.

• Storage of multiple specimen types: Accommodates frozen sperm, eggs, and embryos.

• Specimen identification: Labels and storage-location records ensure traceability.

• Storage monitoring: Liquid nitrogen levels and storage conditions are key aspects of preservation management.

Inverted Phase-Contrast Microscope & Laser-Assisted Hatching System

The inverted phase-contrast microscope enhances the image contrast of transparent cell structures, helping embryologists observe sperm, eggs, and embryo morphology. The laser system enables treatment of the embryo's zona pellucida when indicated.

• Enhanced image contrast: Helps identify cellular structures in sperm, eggs, and embryos.

• Embryo morphology assessment: Provides images to support the evaluation of fertilization and embryo development.

• Laser zona pellucida treatment: Thins or creates an opening in the zona pellucida for assisted hatching.

• Individual assessment: The medical team determines whether use is appropriate based on embryo condition and treatment needs.

Aseptic Workstations

Filtered airflow maintains a clean working area, reducing exposure to airborne particles and contaminants during sperm, egg, and embryo handling.

• Clean working area: Provides a dedicated space for handling sperm, eggs, and embryos.

• Airborne particle filtration: Reduces sources of airborne contamination within the working area.

• Contamination risk reduction: Supports specimen handling quality through cleaning, disinfection, and aseptic procedures.

• Standardized procedures: Trained staff perform all work according to laboratory protocols.

Time-Lapse Embryo Incubator

Combining embryo culture with time-lapse imaging, the incubator captures images at regular intervals to record cell division timing and morphological changes, supporting embryologists' assessments.

• Integrated culture and imaging: Records embryo images during culture.

• Cell division tracking: Monitors the timing of cell divisions and developmental progress.

• Fewer removals for observation: Reduces changes to the culture environment caused by observation outside the incubator.

• Embryo assessment support: Combines morphology and developmental timing to provide a more complete basis for evaluation.

Microinjection System

This system combines a microscope with micromanipulation equipment to perform intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). An embryologist holds a mature egg in place and injects a single sperm into its cytoplasm to assist fertilization.

• Micromanipulation control: Enables precise egg stabilization and sperm injection.

• Single sperm injection: Introduces one sperm directly into the cytoplasm of a mature egg.

• Use based on clinical indications: Takes into account semen quality, egg condition, and previous fertilization outcomes.

• Post-injection observation: Monitors fertilization and subsequent embryo development.

Sperm Quality Analysis

A high-resolution, fully automated analyzer combines AI technology with the standards of the sixth edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) laboratory manual to assess sperm quality comprehensively.

• Sperm concentration and total count: Measures sperm numbers per milliliter and across the entire semen sample.

• Sperm motility: Evaluates sperm movement and the ability to move forward.

• Sperm morphology: Examines sperm appearance and structural characteristics.

• Comprehensive clinical interpretation: Combines results with medical history and other findings to help plan subsequent treatment.

Dry and Conventional Humidified Incubators 

Controlled temperature and gas conditions provide a suitable environment for fertilization and embryo development. Embryologists manage culture conditions according to each incubator’s specifications.

• Temperature Control: Maintains an appropriate temperature for embryo development.

• Gas Regulation: Helps maintain culture medium pH through controlled gas conditions.

• Dry Culture: Uses a non-humidified environment with an oil overlay to limit medium evaporation.

• Humidified Culture: Uses humidity to reduce water loss from the culture medium.