Air quality, stable temperature, careful record-keeping and reliable power all affect results. The laboratory is the heart of an IVF unit, and questions about it are entirely appropriate.
Fertility Glossary
Embryology laboratory
The laboratory where eggs, sperm and embryos are handled and stored.
Related terms
Embryologist
The scientist who handles eggs, sperm and embryos in the laboratory.
Incubator
The equipment that keeps embryos at a stable temperature and gas balance.
Witnessing system
Checks that eggs, sperm and embryos are matched to the right patients.
Backup power
Alternative electricity supply used when the mains supply fails.