Portfolio Archives: Laboratory Procedures

Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS)

PGS is a procedure used to identify the embryos which have the greatest potential for an ongoing pregnancy.

Assisted Hatching

Assisted hatching is a laboratory procedure used on embryos that have a thicker outer shell, or zona pellucida. Through assisted hatching, a small hole is drilled into the shell, allowing the embryo to grow and expand, and eventually hatch out of the shell in order to have the opportunity to implant in the uterus.

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

The ICSI procedure is often recommended to overcome male factor infertility. The procedure involves injecting a single sperm into an egg, optimizing the chances of fertilization.