Embryology
Incubators hold embryos at body temperature in a stable gas mixture that mimics conditions inside the body. Modern benchtop incubators use small chambers so conditions recover quickly after opening, and some include time-lapse cameras so embryos can be observed without being removed.
Also known as: benchtop incubator, embryo incubator
Sources
- European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (eshre.eu)
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.