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Fertility Glossary

Witnessing

The double-check system that keeps samples correctly identified.

Clinics, laboratory & costs

Every transfer of eggs, sperm or embryos between containers is checked by a second embryologist or an electronic witnessing system. You will also be asked to confirm your identity repeatedly on treatment days — this is intentional.

Also known as: double witnessing, electronic witnessing

Sources

  • Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS)

Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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