GENETICS INSEMINATION VITRO FERTILIZATION

Brand Owner Address Description
GIVF Genetics & IVF Institute 3015 Williams Drive Fairfax VA 22031 GENETICS AND INSEMINATION VITRO FERTILIZATION;Sperm and embryo bank services, [ sperm sorting services, chromosome sorting services, ] artificial insemination services, in vitro fertilization services, and [ in vitro insemination services using sorted and selected sperm; ] laboratory services, namely, cytogenetic and molecular cytogenetic testing, cancer genetic testing and gene rearrangement services, molecular genetic testing, pre-implantation genetic testing, tissue culture testing, DNA analysis and profiling; clinical services, namely, amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, genetic counseling, gender selection and testing, and male and female infertility and assisted reproductive services; assisted reproductive services using donated gametes; and collection and preservation of [ umbilical cord blood, ] sperm, gametes and embryos;
 

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Technical Examples
  1. The present invention provides a method of cryopreserving sperm that have been selected for a specific characteristic. In a preferred embodiment, the method is employed to freeze sex-selected sperm. Although the cryopreservation method of the invention can be used to freeze sperm selected by any number of selection methods, selection using flow cytometry is preferred. The present invention also provides a frozen sperm sample that has been selected for a particular characteristic, such as sex-type. In preferred embodiments, the frozen sperm sample includes mammalian sperm, such as, for example, human, bovine, equine, porcine, ovine, elk, or bison sperm. The frozen selected sperm sample can be used in a variety of applications. In particular, the sample can be thawed and used for fertilization. Accordingly, the invention also includes a method of using the frozen selected sperm sample for artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization.