H-IVM Medium
Code: GTI-16
Description
For the in vitro maturation of oocytes outside the incubator
The medium is HEPES buffered and does not require CO2 equilibration, but it can also be used in a CO
2 Incubator (recommended without vial lid, if oocytes arrive to the laboratory before 20 hours of after IVM)
The medium is ready-to-use and does not need any supplements
Medium should be preheated to 38.8°C prior to use
Key Ingredients:
HEPES, FSH and LH, Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), Midkine (MK), L-Carnitine, Sodium Pyruvate, Albumin, Inorganic Salts, Essentiel and Non-Essentiel Amino Acids, Vitamins, Sodium Bicarbonate, L-Glutamine, Glucose, Phenol Red, and Gentamycin
Quality Control Tests and Manufacturing
- Sterility tested (Fungal and Bacterial)
- Osmolality tested and pH tested
- Endotoxin tested
- Manufacturer is ISO9001 and ISO13485 certified
- Controlled environment and to human standards
- Bovine Embryo Assay (BEA)
- Batch analysis certificate available
Storage:
- Store in original unopened container refrigerated 3-9 °C and protected from light
- Do not expose to temperatures higher than 39°C
- Do not freeze product it may precipitate < 2°C
- The medium must be used within 10 days after opening, providing it has been
- handled aseptically and is kept refrigerated after opening
- Discard unused medium if it has been warmed