Add-ons
Time-lapse systems photograph embryos at intervals so development can be reviewed without removing them from the incubator. It provides more information for selection and is standard in some Australian laboratories. Where it is charged as an optional extra, ask what evidence the clinic relies on for improved live birth rates, which remains limited.
Also known as: embryoscope, time lapse, timelapse
Related Australia guides
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.