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Premium IUI or ICI and A.R.T IUI or ICI
JLacoste
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What exactly is the difference between premium and a.r.t ? For example my dr advised me to buy iui for my procedure, and i was also told if i were to try at home i would buy ici. But which do i choose? can you explain the difference between the prem and the art?
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mrandmrswhite is correct.
The following is information that is posted on the main CCB website in regards to the various specimens available:
"ICI vials: Cryopreservative is added, and the specimen is transferred into vials that are stored in liquid nitrogen.
IUI vials: The specimen is processed through density gradient media then washed twice. Cryopreservative is added, and the specimen is transferred into vials that are stored in liquid nitrogen
In response to client requests, California Cryobank is now offering vials for use in a variety of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (A.R.T.), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), GIFT, ZIFT and ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection).
A.R.T. vials are available in both intracervical (ICI) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) preparations. CCB is the only sperm bank to offer A.R.T. vials prepared for both ICI and IUI inseminations.
Since fewer sperm are required for A.R.T. procedures, our A.R.T. vials contain fewer total motile cells"
Hope this helps!
kimberly
I was working with one of our owners on an appearance on a talk show called The Doctors. Look for Dr. Rothman talking about sperm analysis on the daytime series some time in January.
Happy Holidays,
Scott
CCB
Marianne
All CCB vials are acceptable for an IVF procedure. We offer the less expensive A.R.T. vials specifically for use in IVF. However, not all donors have A.R.T. vials available.
Your physician should tell you which type of vial and which preparation (IUI vs ICI) you should order. If he/she is planning to wash the specimen in the office, then you should purchase ICI.
You should plan to have your vial delivered 1-2 days prior to the procedure just to make sure it arrives on time. Fed Ex is very reliable, but there are always weather issues and possible equipment failures to consider. Your specimen will be perfectly safe in the shipping tank for up to 10 days.
Good luck,
Scott
CCB
I will be having IVF in early December and I am looking to purchase vials within the next two weeks. So far my favorite donors only have IUI premium samples available. I know that my procedure will be in my doctor's office. I see that you recommended ICI premium over IUI premium for another patient in a similiar scenario. I am interested in knowing why. Is it superior to IUI premium samples in IVF or was it for the money savings?
Thank you,
Stephanie
IUI Premium is completely fine for an IVF procedure. It will cost you a little more than an ART vial, but if it is the right donor I think it is well worth it.
To answer you other question...If your physician is planning to wash the specimen in his/her lab, then you would order an ICI (unwashed) vial. Most physician charge a fee for the wash, so you are not generally saving any ordering an ICI vial for an IUI.
Good luck,
Scott
CCB
Sure. Just be sure to contact Client Services to open a storage account. Keep the tank sealed and make sure it arrives back to us within 7 days of us sending it out. The prepaid shipping is for 2-Day Economy, so if you are running out of time you may want to upgrade to Priority Overnight.
If possible, you are better off having your physician store it for your next cycle. Otherwise you will end up having to pay for a 30 day storage and shipping twice.
Good luck,
Scott
Jala is correct. Re-washing an IUI vial is not a good option. Either stick to a donor with ICI available, or simply insist that your doctor not do the wash. The wash is a lab procedure that you will generally be charged for, so there really isn't a savings in the big picture.
Good luck!
Scott
CCB
Vial availability varies per donor. It is possible for a donor to be sold out of one type, but still have another available.
Happy holidays!
Regards,
Scott
CCB
My girlfriend and I are wanting to do an at home insemination. what vial would be best for that? Do at home inseminations have a good success rate?
Thank you,
Rena
ICI vials are recommended for an at-home insemination because they contain seminal fluid that help the sperm travel to the uterus.
You will need a medical professional to sign the authorization form before you can ship specimen to your home. While some clients have been successful doing at-home inseminations, we recommend consulting with a physician.
Regards,
Nicole
CCB
Some OBGYNs perform donor inseminations and others may refer you to a fertility specialist. I would recommend starting out with a visit to your OBGYN.
Regards,
Nicole
CCB