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Our Long-Term Storage

Our State-of-the-Art frozen egg & Embryo Storage Solution
Together, Seattle Reproductive Medicine and TMRW are raising the standard of care.
Our collaboration with Pinnacle Fertility and TMRW Life Sciences provides our patients with unparalleled access to top-tier care in frozen egg and embryo storage. We utilize a cutting-edge Biorepository (BioR), managed by TMRW and located in Boulder, Colorado, to ensure the most advanced and secure storage and management of reproductive tissues.
Our strategic partnership reflects our dedication to providing patients with the forefront of advancements in reproductive medicine. TMRW’s technology revolutionizes the management and storage of frozen eggs and embryos, shifting from traditional manual methods to an automated system. This innovation significantly minimizes risks such as mix-ups, errors, and loss. With TMRW’s automated platform, we have successfully reduced potential points of failure by 94% compared to conventional manual storage systems, enhancing safety and reliability in reproductive tissue management.
Our State-of-the-Art frozen egg & Embryo Storage Solution
SRM’s Long Term Storage FAQ
What is TMRW?
What is biorepository?
Why are you sending my specimen(s) to TMRW’s long-term storage Biorepository (BioR)?
What is unique about the long-term cryostorage powered by TMRW?
What is the TMRW automated storage platform?
TMRW has developed the world’s inaugural and exclusive integrated, automated solution for the secure storage and management of frozen eggs, embryos, and sperm. Features of TMRW’s platform include:
- Digital identification employing barcodes and radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology.
- Advanced digital logs and tracking systems, ensuring triple redundancy and a robust chain of custody maintained within the platform.
- Automated storage tanks consistently monitored and refilled with liquid nitrogen.
- Continuous 24/7 surveillance utilizing real-time data analytics, with systems in place to alert the TMRW support team about any variations.
Who staffs the Biorepository (BioR)?
Is it safe to move my specimens?
Where is TMRW’s long-term Biorepository (BioR) located?
Is Colorado a “safe” state to store my specimens?
Signed into law on April 4th, 2022, The Reproductive Health Equity Act (HB22-1279) states
“Every individual has a fundamental right to use or refuse contraception; every pregnant individual has a fundamental right to continue the pregnancy and give birth or to have an abortion; and a fertilized egg, embryo, or fetus does not have independent or derivative rights under the laws of the state.”
In Colorado, any and all decisions about your reproductive care, including what happens to your eggs and/or embryos, remain yours to make.
How are specimens prepared and transported to an off-site location?
SRM will collaborate closely with TMRW for the meticulous preparation and transfer of your cryopreserved eggs, embryos, and/or sperm. At Seattle Fertility, we ensure that your specimens, retaining their original labels, are securely placed into a specially designed TMRW container known as a CryoBeacon, each assigned a unique digital identification (RFID) exclusive to you. These CryoBeacons are then carefully packed into liquid nitrogen-cooled transport tanks for their journey to the advanced long-term Biorepository (BioR) operated by TMRW in Boulder, Colorado. Upon reaching their destination, each CryoBeacon will undergo RFID tag scanning before being integrated into the TMRW storage system.
Who covers the cost of shipping?
SRM covers the expenses associated with transporting your specimens to and from the long-term Biorepository (BioR).
Will I have to pay extra for storage at this Biorepository (BioR)?
Will my eggs, embryos, or sperm be thawed during the transfer process?
Will my samples be relabeled?
The original labels on your specimens will be retained. An embryologist from SRM will oversee the process of assigning each specimen to your exclusive TMRW container, known as a CryoBeacon. Every CryoBeacon is equipped with a unique digital ID that is specific to you, ensuring continuous tracking of your specimens at all times.
What happens when my specimens arrive at the long-term Biorepository (BioR)?
Upon receipt of your CryoBeacon containing your specimen(s) and unique digital ID, our team will scan and log it into the TMRW system for storage. This process is digitally documented and linked to each specimen’s record, providing clear visibility, traceability, and accountability for your specimens. SRM will have access to view all patient specimens through an electronic medical record system, ensuring seamless monitoring and management.
Will my specimens be stored with other patients’ specimens?
How will my clinic know if my specimen is stored on- or off-site?
The electronic medical record system at SRM and TMRW’s software will both accurately display the current location of all cryopreserved specimens stored at the offsite cryobank. Additionally, this storage information will be updated in any other inventory systems used by our laboratory staff.
Who has access to SRM's long-term cryostorage?
Access to the secure facilities is exclusively permitted to authorized TMRW personnel, ensuring the utmost safety of the specimens.
What happens if I need my fertility specimens for IVF treatment?
SRM will initiate an electronic request to have the specimens transported back in time for your scheduled procedure. The TMRW team will manage all coordination with your clinic on your behalf. Importantly, there will be no charge for the return shipping of your specimens.
What should I do if I plan to start treatment soon?
What if I want to ship my samples to another facility at a future date?
SRM will collaborate with TMRW to assemble all required documentation for the clinic set to receive your specimens. Additionally, we will coordinate with your chosen transport company to ensure a smooth and efficient transfer process.
Who is impacted by this transition?
Patients with specimens that have been in storage for over a year, or those who are not currently in an active treatment cycle at our clinic, will have their specimens securely maintained at our designated long-term cryostorage provider. For patients opting to keep their specimens stored in our on-site laboratory, there will be an increased charge for this premium on-site long-term storage service. This change will take effect from your next renewal date and will be managed through automatic billing.
Should patients prefer not to transfer their specimens, or if they wish to relocate them to a different facility, we can facilitate shipping to the facility of their choice upon request.
How will our embryos be transported to the long-term Biorepository (BioR) powered by TMRW?
Who do I contact for more information?
If patients wish to opt-out of this transition, they need to submit a request via their patient portal by the deadline outlined in their notice.
Where can I learn more about TMRW?
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