To Transfer Specimens to RTL for Storage
To transfer semen, embryo, or oocyte specimens to RTL for storage, patients are required to complete paperwork to open an account at RTL and to authorize the transfer. In addition, patients must provide serology test results for HIV 1&2 (AIDS). The fees for the transfer and storage must be prepaid by Visa, MasterCard, check or money order.

Once the above requirements have been completed, RTL staff will contact the patient’s clinic to arrange for the transfer. RTL will use two cryoflasks for the transfer if there is more than one straw or vial of embryos, semen or oocytes being transferred. RTL documents the successful transfer through the use of a temperature exposure indicator, which monitors the cryoflask environment throughout the shipping process. Please note this recent publication which documents the safety of transported embryos.  RTL cannot verify nor guarantee the viability of the specimens being placed into long term storage or being transferred to a clinic.


To Transfer Specimens from RTL to Patient’s Clinic
To transfer semen, embryo or oocyte specimens from RTL to patient’s clinic, patients are required to complete paperwork to authorize the transfer. In addition, patients must provide serology test results for HBsAg, Anti-HCV and Anti-HTLV I&II, in addition of Anti-HIV 1&2 completed previously. The fee for the transfer must be prepaid by Visa, MasterCard, check or money order.

Once the above requirements have been completed, RTL staff will contact patient’s clinic to arrange for the transfer. RTL will use two cryoflasks for the transfer if there is more than one straw or vial of embryos, semen or oocytes being transferred. RTL documents the successful transfer through the use of a temperature exposure indicator, which monitors the cryoflask environment throughout the shipping process. RTL cannot verify nor guarantee the viability of the specimens being placed into long term storage or being transferred to a clinic.


To Transfer Specimens from One Facility to Another Facility
To transfer semen, embryo, or oocyte specimens from one facility to another facility, patients are required to complete paperwork to open an account at RTL and to authorize the transfers. These transfers are done in two steps, with the specimens coming to RTL from the first facility and then transferred to the second facility in a separate shipment. Patients must provide serology test results for HIV 1&2 (AIDS), HBsAg, Anti-HCV and HTLV I&II. Patients must pay for a minimum of one quarter storage, even if the specimens are only at RTL for a short period of time. The fees for the two separate steps of the transfer and a minimum of one quarter storage must be prepaid by Visa, MasterCard, check or money order.

Once the above requirements have been completed, RTL staff will contact patient’s clinic to arrange for the transfer. RTL will use two cryoflasks for both steps of the transfer if there is more than one straw or vial of embryos, semen or oocytes being transferred. RTL documents the successful transfer through the use of a temperature exposure indicator, which monitors the cryoflask environment throughout the shipping process. RTL cannot verify nor guarantee the viability of the specimens being placed into long term storage or being transferred to a clinic.