A barcode system in IVF treatment is a safety technology used in fertility laboratories to ensure accurate identification and tracking of eggs, sperm, and embryos throughout the entire IVF process. By assigning a unique barcode to each patient and biological sample, the system minimizes the risk of sample mix-ups and enhances traceability at every stage, from egg retrieval to embryo transfer. Barcode systems play a crucial role in improving patient safety, laboratory accuracy, and overall quality control in modern IVF treatments.
Egg / sperm samples and embryos are safe with a barcoding system!!!
What is Barcoding System?
Personalised barcodes are created for each patient who undergo IVF treatment. Before the patient is taken to the operating room, the system is identified by reading the barcode on the patient bracelet, and the details are confirmed by the patient, if the barcode is not read and confirmed the samples (sperm/egg/embryo) cannot be processed in the laboratory. The system warns and verifies, not allowing any confusion.
Barcodes are resistant within the Cryo tanks!!!
We also eliminate the risk that your barcoded embryo/egg or sperm (which will be stored for years at -196 degrees within liquid nitrogen), will lose their barcode due to environmental conditions.
Along with the barcoding system, all operations in the embryology laboratory are carried out under the control of two authorised persons, thus double control is provided and secured. Moreover, the system records the information of these authorised persons for each patient.
The barcode system in IVF treatment represents a significant advancement in laboratory safety and quality assurance, reducing human error and increasing confidence throughout the fertility treatment process. By ensuring precise identification and continuous monitoring of reproductive samples, this technology contributes to safer and more reliable IVF outcomes for patients.
At Cyprus Hope Fertility | Team-Z, advanced laboratory technologies such as barcode systems are integrated into daily practice under the guidance of Dr. Zehra Onar. With a strong focus on patient safety and evidence-based care, each step of the IVF journey is carefully monitored to provide the highest standards of accuracy and trust.