Category Archives: Working at a sperm bank

FAQs about Specimen Freezing, Storing & Shipping

Posted on August 26, 2014 by admin

How are specimens stored? All semen specimens are stored at -196o C in liquid nitrogen tanks equipped with automatic fill devices and alarm systems. CLI also provides liquid nitrogen transport tanks for shipping patient specimens to their physician or health care provider … Continue reading →

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Donor Sperm for Couples experiencing Male Infertility

Posted on March 10, 2014 by admin

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. The CDC website lists data from a 2002 National Survey of Family Growth. They found that 7.5% of sexually experienced men under the age of 45 have visited a fertility doctor. … Continue reading →

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What Sort of Guy Donates Sperm?

Posted on February 19, 2014 by admin

Blog written by Laboratory Staff JM Sperm donors. We can generally say they’re attractive, educated, healthy men. Some are taller than others, differences in hair and eye colors abound, not to mention ancestry! I’m just scratching the surface here on all … Continue reading →

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Embryo Implantation

Posted on February 10, 2014 by admin

A great article from Live Science briefly explains some new research that may answer some questions about why certain embryos do not implant during IVF procedures. The article Fate of a Fertilized Egg: Why Some Embryos Don’t Implant talks about having … Continue reading →

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Plan, Prep, Important Steps: Being Recognized As the Parent – For Lesbian Couples

Posted on February 5, 2014 by admin

Blog written by Cryobank Staff JM One of my friends, I’ll call her Jane, is expecting her first child, due this spring.  It’s wonderful to witness the joy on her face, and to see how excited her wife is!  They … Continue reading →

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What is it like for the Sperm Donor? (Part 2)

Posted on July 16, 2013 by admin

Written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. If their samples meet the high quality requirements, their medical history looks good, and they complete the extensive medical interview their information is reviewed by the Medical Director. Once approved the men … Continue reading →

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What is it like for the Sperm Donor? (Part 1)

Posted on July 9, 2013 by admin

Written by CLI Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. The experience for the sperm donor will vary from sperm bank to sperm bank, but I can describe how it works at our Cryobank. A man who is interested in becoming a sperm … Continue reading →

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How Old is My Donor?

Posted on July 2, 2013 by admin

Written by Fairfax Cryobank Laboratory Director, Michelle Ottey, PhD. One of the frequently asked questions of our client services representatives is, “how old is my donor?” Our sperm bank does not provide the date of birth or specific age of our … Continue reading →

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Conference season has started!

Posted on February 27, 2013 by admin

Blog written by CLI Laboratory Supervisor Chauntae Nichols I have had the amazing opportunity to once again attend our local MN Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) conference. CLI has been supporting APHON for the past 5+ years, and have found … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Women’s Conference: We were there!

Posted on December 27, 2012 by admin

Blog written by Suzanne Seitz, MS Genetic Counselor I was able to represent the Cryobank at this important meeting of ambitious women. There were over 8000 in attendance with many interesting presentations that ranged from mind body awareness to hearing … Continue reading →

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