Transportation of Frozen Gametes and Embryos: Good Practice Guidelines

Tissue Specimen Logistics may be the least thought about area of focus when it comes to risk mitigation in the fertility industry yet is a fundamental necessity of the daily workload with inherent associated risks. The use of technology combined with well thought through policies, procedures, and training of staff are all key ingredients to managing your tissue’s logistics. This chapter provides an overview of best practice guidelines when shipping human embryos, oocytes/eggs, and semen/sperm as it relates to current technology, quality control practices, training of staff, and general procedures.