Safe IVF Shipping

SHIPPING TO REPROTECH® FOR STORAGE

To transfer semen, embryo, or oocyte specimens to ReproTech for long-term cryostorage, patients are required to:

1. Complete paperwork to open an account at ReproTech and to authorize the transfer
2. Provide serology test results for HIV 1&2 (AIDS)
3. 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, ReproTech will contact the patient’s clinic to arrange for the transfer. ReproTech 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. ReproTech documents the successful transfer through the use of a temperature exposure indicator, which monitors the transport shipper’s environment throughout the shipping process. ReproTech cannot verify nor guarantee the viability of the specimens being placed into long-term storage or being transferred to a clinic.

Please note that two independent publications document the safety of transported embryos; 2009 ASRM, 2005 ASRM.

International Shipments and Clinic to Clinic Shipments Within the U.S.

ReproTech does not provide shipping tanks for the clinic to clinic transfers within the U.S.

ReproTech does not assist with the international shipping of specimens for clinic to clinic transfers

The shipping couriers below provide international safe IVF shipping services for clients who wish to bring their specimens into the U.S. for long-term storage at ReproTech or for clients who are currently storing their specimens with ReproTech and wish to ship internationally. ReproTech will communicate with the courier selected by the client to enable coordination of the shipment. A $200 Administration Fee will be charged. The couriers listed below may also provide services for clients who simply wish to move embryos, sperm, or oocytes from one U.S. clinic to another U.S. clinic. Please click on the links below to access each courier’s services and contact information.

Local Courier Services

Each ReproTech office works with local medical couriers for deliveries to clinics located in their metro area. Prices vary by courier company and distance to a clinic. Please call or email a ReproTech office for a quote.

Medical Courier Companies

Personal Service/Hand-Carry Companies