IVC Medium
For in vitro culture of embryos
Description and Prod. No.
20 ml IVC medium in glass bottle, Prod. No. 5.07.020
The medium is a one-step medium that can be used without change of medium for the entire period from inseminated oocytes to the blastocyst stages
Suitable for culture in 4WP dishes with 500 μl/well or in 100 μl drops
Use Stroebech Oil as overlay to avoid evaporation.
The medium is Sodium Bicarbonate buffered and requires CO2 equilibration
The medium is ready-to-use and does not need any supplements.
Medium should be preheated to 38.8°C prior to use
Key Ingredients:
Insulin, Hyaluronic Acid, EDTA, Calcium L-Lactate, Sodium Selenite, L-Carnitine, Ethanolamine, Sodium Pyruvate, Albumin, Transferrin, Myo-Inositol, Zink Sulphate and other Inorganic Salts, Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids, Vitamins, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ala-Glutamine, Glucose, 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
