Embryo Cryorecovery

Pricing

Reanimation from frozen embryos​: HKD 2,700 per session**

Remarks:
** Charges for quarantine, heath testing, per diems, animal transport, and cryo storage are NOT included.
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Each session ​includes:

  • thawing one aliquot of cryopreserved embryos;
  • washing the embryos in accordance with guidelines promulgated by the International Embryo Transfer Society to eliminate the pathogens if necessary;
  • preparation of pseudopregnant females; and
  • transfer of all the embryos to pseudopregnant recipients (Up to 2 pseudopregnant females).

Useful information

  • We will thaw cryopreserved embryos and transfer them to a pseudopregnant female.
  • If the cryopreserved embryos were not frozen by us, the sample and information listed below must be submitted and we will evaluate it for feasibility.
    > At least 3 aliquots of cryopreserved embryos for reanimation (Aliquots must be shipped directly to LASEC to ensure proper handling of the samples)
    > Genetic background
    > Thaw protocol
    > QC information for that sample
    > Health report
  • If the procedure is successful, mice will be transferred to your colony in about 9 - 12 weeks after recovery.
  • The successful rate is highly variable between strains, genetic backgrounds, and quality of cryopreserved embryos.
  • Due to the cost of pseudopregnant animals and labor, every cryorecovery attempt is counted as a session.
  • We do not guarantee that the cryopreserved embryos will survive the thaw process and transfer of viable embryos will result in live births.
  • The number of sessions required could be decided by the user.
  • PCR genotyping is available upon request at additional cost.