To Transfer Specimens to RTL for Storage
To transfer semen, embryo, or oocyte specimens to RTL for storage, patients are required to complete paperwork to open an account at RTL and to authorize the transfer. In addition, patients must provide serology test results for HIV 1&2 (AIDS). The fees for the transfer and storage must be prepaid by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, check or money order.
Once the above requirements have been completed, RTL staff will contact the patient’s clinic to arrange for the transfer. RTL recommends the use of two transport shippers for the transfer if there is more than one straw or vial of embryos, semen or oocytes being transferred. RTL documents the successful transfer through the use of a temperature exposure indicator, which monitors the transport shipper's environment throughout the shipping process. Please note that two recent independent publications document the safety of transported embryos; 2009 ASRM, 2005 ASRM. RTL cannot verify nor guarantee the viability of the specimens being placed into long term storage or being transferred to a clinic. For information on shipping insurance; more info
To Transfer Specimens from RTL to Patient’s Clinic
To transfer semen, embryo or oocyte specimens from RTL to patient’s clinic, patients are required to complete paperwork to authorize the transfer. In addition, patients must provide serology test results for HBsAg, Anti-HCV and Anti-HTLV I&II, in addition of Anti-HIV 1&2 completed previously. The fee for the transfer must be prepaid by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, check or money order.
Once the above requirements have been completed, RTL staff will contact patient’s clinic to arrange for the transfer. RTL recommends the use of two transport shippers for the transfer if there is more than one straw or vial of embryos, semen or oocytes being transferred. RTL documents the successful transfer through the use of a temperature exposure indicator, which monitors the transport shipper's environment throughout the shipping process. RTL cannot verify nor guarantee the viability of the specimens being placed into long term storage or being transferred to a clinic. For information on shipping insurance; more info
Multi-Clinic Transfer
To transfer semen, embryo, or oocyte specimens from one facility to another facility, patients are required to complete paperwork to open an account at RTL and to authorize the transfers. Multi-Clinic transfers are done in two steps, with the specimens coming to RTL from the first facility and then transferred to the second facility in a separate shipment. Patients must provide serology test results for HIV 1&2 (AIDS), HBsAg, Anti-HCV and HTLV I&II. The fees for the Multi-Clinic transfer of the specimens also includes up to one quarter (3 months) of storage services which may be necessary in the event of delays on either end of the transfer. Once the above requirements have been completed, RTL staff will contact patient’s clinic to arrange for the transfer.
RTL documents the successful transfer through the use of a temperature exposure indicator, which monitors the transport shipper's environment throughout the shipping process. RTL cannot verify nor guarantee the viability of the specimens being placed into long term storage or being transferred to a clinic. For information on shipping insurance; more info
To Transfer Specimens from One Facility to Another Facility Within the United States
RTL recommends the use of two transport shippers for both steps of the transfer if there is more than one straw or vial of embryos, semen or oocytes being transferred. The fees, $1100.00 if using two tanks and $650.00 when using one tank, must be prepaid by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, check or money order.
To Transfer Specimens from One Facility to Another Facility (One or both of the facilities is outside of the United States)
RTL recommends the use of two transport shippers for both steps of the transfer if there is more than one straw or vial of embryos, semen or oocytes being transferred. The fees are quoted on a shipment by shipment basis due to the variation in cost associated with international shipments. A refundable $1000.00 tank deposit is required for all international shipments. All fees and deposits must be prepaid by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or money order.
