Equine Semen Wash Medium
For washing of semen during centrifugation prior to ICSI
Description and Prod. No.
50 ml medium in glass bottle for semen washing, Prod. No. 3.05.050
The medium contains a low concentration of Sodium Bicarbonate and is phosphate buffered and must therefore not be CO2 equilibrated
The medium is ready-to-use and does not need any supplements
Medium should be preheated to 38,2°C prior to use with the lid on
Advantages of using a non-gradient medium
Potential toxic gradients and excessive centrifugation is avoided motility better preserved. More gentle for treating thawed re-frozen semen, particularly suitable for when pieces of straw are used
Key Ingredients:
Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Sulphate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Pyruvate, Phenol Red and Gentamycin
Quality Control Tests and Manufacturing
- Sterility tested (Fungal and Bacterial)
- Osmolality tested and pH tested
- Endotoxin tested
- Manufacturer is ISO9001 and ISO13485 certified
- Controlled environment and to human standards
- Bovine Embryo Assay (BEA)
- Batch analysis certificate available
Storage:
- Store in original unopened container refrigerated 3-9 °C and protected from light
- Do not expose to temperatures higher than 39°C
- Do not freeze product it may precipitate < 2°C
- The medium must be used within 10 days after opening, providing it has been handled aseptically and is kept refrigerated after opening
- Discard unused medium if it has been warmed
