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The unseen team and technologies driving positive patient outcomes

For every egg retrieved by a reproductive endocrinologist or blood sample handled by a phlebotomist, there is a counterpart in the Boston IVF lab tasked with safeguarding the specimen or interpreting the results.

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Our lab team has played an essential role in each of the more than 150,000 Boston IVF babies.

Brent Barrett, PHD Chief Laboratory Director

Our Labs and Services

Embryology

Our embryology team handles the ‘in vitro’, or ‘outside the body’, part of our IVF cycles
They work with the fertilzation of eggs with sperm, and any resulting embryos during an IVF cycle

Learn more about embryo grading

Andrology

Our andrology team conducts semen analysis in-house for sperm-producing patients and/or partners
They can also freeze patient sperm for future use in select circumstances

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Endocrinology

Our labs process all blood work for Boston IVF patients on-site
The endocrinology team processes more than 200 blood panels per day, 365 days per year

Learn more about fertility blood testing

Cryopreservation

We freeze 10,000+ eggs per year
We also freeze leftover IVF embryos and embryos and sperm in select circumstances
90%+ of our eggs and 98%+ of our embryos successfully thaw
All frozen specimens are safetly monitored and stored on site

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Preimplantation Genetic Testing

We provide advanced genetic testing in collaboration with leading labs
PGT-A tests for aneuploidies – abnormalities in the number of chromosomes
PGT-M tests for monogenic disorders – genetic disorders from mutations on a single, gene

Learn more about PGT-A and PGT-M

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

In ICSI, a single live sperm is injected into a single mature egg under a microscope
Our embryologists are researching emerging technologies to optimize the sperm selection process

Learn more about the embryology lab

Boston IVF's
lab safety standards

Our laboratories are equipped with the latest, scientifically-supported technologies and are safeguarded by strict and effective protocols. This commitment ensures the highest levels of safety and security, not only within our labs but throughout every aspect of patient care.

By maintaining these rigorous standards, we provide our patients with the confidence that their treatment journey is supported by cutting-edge technology and the most reliable safety practices.

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Treating today. Trailblazing for tomorrow.

Through groundbreaking research, Boston IVF is defining the future of fertility.

Part of how Boston IVF is able to offer the best in patient care is through our world-renowned fertility research program. Over the years, hundreds of research projects investigated by Boston IVF clinicians helped inform today’s fertility standard of care, leading to new treatments, higher rates of success, and improved treatment access.

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Our current research projects:

Importance of prompt treatment for unexplained fertility

Transgender family building success

Embryo grading, genetic testing, and IVF outcomes

Reproductive disparities in minority groups

Advancements in egg & embryo cryopreservation

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The standard of care starts here.

At Boston IVF, we proudly partner with many of the nation's most renowned medical schools and institutions to educate and mentor the next generation of fertility experts.

Pioneering modern fertility treatments for all modern families.

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Wherever you are in your fertility journey, we look forward to being part of your story.

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Pursuing assisted reproductive technologies to build your family can be full of uncertainty. We’re always here, and we’re always happy to help.

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