Shipping frozen embryos is an integral part of your surrogacy journey. If you’re creating a budget for your IVF journey, you will want to factor embryo shipping costs into these numbers.
When you contact us online, we can help you with the surrogacy process while you wait for your embryos.
We’d love to help you get started filling out your surrogacy planning questionnaire so you’re ready to move forward once the embryos are good to go.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship Frozen Embryos?
Your embryo shipping cost will be largely dependent on the clinic or what shipping company the clinic works with. On average, the cost of shipping frozen embryos to be anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000. For an exact cost, you will likely need to ask the clinic what their cost estimates are and whether they use a shipping company specifically designed for frozen embryos.
What Is Included in Embryo Shipping Costs?
There are several factors that contribute to the shipping cost of embryos. For instance, you’ll need to consider how far the embryo is being shipped. As you would expect, shipping an embryo from one coast to another would mean a higher cost, whereas a same-state shipment or even a same-city shipment would result in a comparably lower cost.
Other factors may include:
These encompass things like specimen order and priority service, such as same-day shipping, cancellation fees, withdrawal of specimen and redeposit fees if the specimen goes unused. At some clinics, these fees can range from 0-5 per item. This takes into account the tank usage, a courier waiting fee and the quote from the local courier. Whether you choose priority overnight shipping or a Saturday delivery, you will most likely need to get a specific quote. If you decide to pick up the embryos yourself, then the cost may include a tank preparation fee that keeps the tank usable for a certain number of days.
Can You Transport Your Own Frozen Embryos?
If you prefer, then you can transport your own frozen embryos depending on your clinic. Some clinics allow you to rent their dry shipper for an additional fee. Shipping locally, as you may expect, is cheaper than shipping across the country. Still, it is possible if it’s your preferred method, so speak with someone at your clinic if this option sounds right for you.
You can speak with the clinic about the aspects of embryo shipping costs. Regardless of which clinic or lab you choose to work with, our experienced agency can help you complete every step of your surrogacy journey from start to finish.
If you would like to start filling out our surrogacy planning questionnaire while you wait for your embryos to be prepared, then reach out to us. We would love nothing more than to help you build the family that you’ve always dreamed of.