Post-Thaw Counts

Natalie1605Natalie1605 Posts: 23
in Ask California Cryobank
I am so confused...I am consistently hearing posts of what the post-thaw counts are. I called my lab and they said they don't usually do post-thaw counts unless they are washing the sperm. They said the numbers from CCB are from a sample vial that they usually thaw and count to get an estimate. Is this correct?

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  • cryo-admincryo-admin Posts: 4,547
    Hi Natalie -

    Yes. When a specmen is frozen, we also freeze another portion separate from the main vial. That second portion is then thawed and counted to determine the post-thaw count of the main vial.

    The post-thaw count is included in the paperwork you receive with your specimen shipment.


    Good luck,

    Scott
    CCB
  • Natalie1605Natalie1605 Posts: 23
    Thank you so much!! That makes me feel a lot better as I thought maybe they weren't doing what they were supposed to. Ok, couts are good then :-D
  • cryo-admincryo-admin Posts: 4,547
    Glad to put you at ease. Keep us posted!

    Scott
    CCB
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