Instructions for thawing frozen sperm

Instability of ice and concentrated solutions are harmful to sperm. The major disadvantage of the straw system is vulnerability to mishandling. Sperm cells will be lost in the process of washing a specimen. Use a metal, plastic or glass block as a slide warmer. Temperatures found in the neck tube of a typical farm semen tank Location in Necktube Range in Temperature Fahrenheit The upper half of the neck tube is the critical danger zone Adapted from Saacke , Proc. It is best to keep semen from one bull on each rack. Then lift the cane and insert into the cane sleeve as quickly as possible.

If you suspect that specimens have thawed, please call immediately and speak with a Client Services Representative. We do not have control over the storage and handling practices of outside laboratories or at other storage facilities. The Cryobank will in no event be liable for any consequential or incidental damages, including but not limited to any additional or associated expenses incurred by the patient during infertility treatment.