How many sperm cells are provided in each vial?
Cryobiology, Inc. guarantees approximately 30 million motile cells per ml with approximately 40% forward progression for ICI vials, which are a full 1 ml volume. For prewashed vials, the volume is 0.5 ml and contains approximately 20 million motile cells per ml with approximately 50% forward progression. The guarantees are stated as approximations due to variation in methodology used to perform analysis at different laboratories. There will always be differences in counting and analysis between technicians. The guarantees are approximations to be used to ensure good quality samples are received. Two or 3 points in either direction will not significantly increase or decrease the chance of establishing a pregnancy.
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