FAQs about Specimen Freezing, Storing & Shipping
How are the specimens stored? All semen specimens are stored at -196o C in liquid nitrogen tanks equipped with automatic fill devices and alarm systems. Fairfax Cryobank also provides liquid nitrogen transport tanks for shipping patient specimens to their physician or health care provider when requested for use. How long can …
Guaranteed Availability: VIAL BUY & STORE
You find the donor you want now but are uncertain if his specimens will still be available when you need them. OR You have one child by a Fairfax donor and would like to plan a second child by the same donor. You can keep your fingers crossed and hope your …
What did you say?
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum Moderator Desiree After the last blog article about abbreviations, I came up with another list to help users navigate the technology lingo often found throughout the Fairfax Cryobank Family Forums. Here are a few common medical abbreviations used on the forum that are usually found in …
Forum Abbreviations Explained
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum Moderator Desiree Technology has opened the world to a whole new form of communication. The Fairfax Cryobank Family Forums offer the opportunity to connect with other people who have utilized donor sperm to start a family. This is a great resource for those …
Healthy Babies
Blog written by Director of Client Development Michael Buuck, MS If you want to avoid an awkward an uncomfortable situation, do not congratulate a woman on her pregnancy until after she’s told you she is pregnant. Fortunately, I haven’t made that mistake but I have recently congratulated a friend on her …
Stress may hinder fertility chances
Blog written by Fairfax Cryobank Family Forum Moderator Desiree It is well known that excessive, chronic stress can negatively affect the health of our bodies. Deciding to start a family is a very big decision and life change for many people. It is only natural to start feeling some anxiety …
So Many Options
Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM These days, those who use donor sperm to conceive have more options than ever. The search tools for donor catalogs are extremely advanced, allowing a woman or couple to narrow down her ideal donor based on many characteristics: his physical attributes, his ancestry or …
4 Facts About HPV You Need to Know
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most widespread sexually transmitted virus and 80 per cent of the world’s population will contract it once. 1. There are more than 100 types of HPV HPV affects the skin and any moist membranes such as the lining of the mouth, throat, cervix …
Two Week Wait Anxiety
If you have just completed an insemination with donor sperm, you are probably anxiously waiting to test to see if you are pregnant! It may seem like the longest two weeks in your entire life. A great option during this time is to find support from other people who understand …
The Top 5 Tips for Picking Your Ideal Donor
If you are thinking “Where do I start?,” this eBook will help answer your questions about the donor selection process. Determine which donor category is right for you Recognize the importance of knowing your CMV status Create a list of required characteristics/traits Get to know your donor Utilize all resources …
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