Heavy Oil for Embryo Culture
Confidence in Every Culture
Heavy Oil for Embryo Culture — stability, consistency, transparency beyond expectations.
Heavy Oil for Embryo Culture is engineered to protect what matters most: a stable space where every embryo has the best chance.
Further Information
Why Heavy Oil Matters
When even the smallest change can shift results, culture stability becomes essential.
In embryo culture, environments are delicate. Evaporation, pH drift, and changes in osmolality, even at micro-drop volumes, can impact development. Heavy Oil for Embryo Culture is engineered to protect what matters most: a stable space where every embryo has the best chance.
Stability
- Proven stability in both dry & humid incubators
Consistency
- Batch-by-batch reproducibility guaranteed
- Requested handling viscosity for accurate pipetting & manipulation
Transparency
- Full COA for every lot: peroxide, endotoxin, HSSA & sterility data included
- MEGA assay for detecting suboptimal performance that may be missed by standard MEA tests
- Quality data you can see before culture
Workflow Efficiency
- Available in 100 mL and cost-efficient 500 mL bottle sizes
- Single-source partner for media + oil, reducing vendor complexity
- Designed for ease of use and minimal handling variability
Science-Backed Performance Data
pH maintained at 7.26-7.35 over 7 days
Osmolality vs Days
Osmolality maintained at 277 ± 5 mOsm/kg over 7 days across environments
How We Stand Out vs Other Heavy Oils
The difference isn’t just in viscosity. It’s in what you see and know.
| Feature | Heavy Oil (Irvine Scientific) | Typical Competitor |
| COA Transparency | Full batch-specific COA with peroxide, endotoxin, etc. | Often spec thresholds only; less lot-specific data |
| Performance Testing | MEGA assay, heightened sensitivity | Standard MEA only |
| Bottle Sizes | 100 mL and 500 mL formats | Many only 100 mL |
| Post-Opening Shelf Life | Up to 8 weeks | Often ~28 days |
| Validated Environments | Dry & humid incubators | May emphasize only one condition |
Practical Tips for Optimal Use
- Store at 2-8 °C.
- Minimize exposure to light.
- Use appropriate overlay techniques to avoid air bubbles.
- Choose bottle size according to cycle volume to reduce waste.
Storage – Storage at 2-8°C
Shelf Life – 2 years from date of manufacture. 8 weeks after opening.
| Size | SKU |
|---|---|
| 100mL | 90189-100mL |
| 500mL | 90189-500mL |
Product Sheets
Brochures
- ART Culture Media Brochure
- MEGA Assay Brochure
- Assisted Reproductive Technology Media Catalog