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Welcome to the RPSD In-House Laboratory

At Reproductive Partners Fertility Clinic San Diego (RPSD), our in-house laboratory plays a pivotal role in crafting personalized fertility journeys for our patients. With meticulous care and cutting-edge technology, our team of expert embryologists is dedicated to maximizing your chances of success and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.

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A Focus on Healthy, Successful Outcomes

Every fertility journey is different, which is why individualized care from our experienced IVF team increases your chances of a healthy, successful pregnancy. We have optimized the IVF process through our emphasis on evidence-based medicine, personalized attention, and expertise in elective single-embryo transfer (eSET).

As pioneers in elective single-embryo transfer, our philosophy is to transfer a single embryo instead of multiple embryos. This approach decreases the risk of complications and improves the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy for both the mother and the baby.

Our results deliver extraordinarily low multiple pregnancy rates, which are significantly lower than the national average.

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Meet Our Laboratory Co-Director Ana Lisa Yeo CLS, TS/ELD (ABB)

As Senior Embryologist and Laboratory Manager, Ana Lisa Yeo utilizes her extensive experience in embryology (over 26 years) to help patients achieve their dream of having a family. She has been with RPSD since its inception in January 1998. Prior to that, she worked with Dr. David Meldrum at the Center for Advanced Reproductive Care – Redondo Beach (Reproductive Partners Medical Group – Redondo Beach). She has also worked as an embryologist with the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) program at the Singapore General Hospital in Singapore. In addition to her lab experience, Lisa has co-authored several scientific research papers.

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Experience the difference of personalized care and expertise at the Reproductive Partners Fertility Clinic San Diego Laboratory.

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Meet our Experienced Team

Our embryology team boasts a remarkable 111 years of combined experience in the field. Comprising 9 dedicated members, including 5 senior embryologists, 1 staff embryologist, and 1 junior embryologist, our team is committed to providing unparalleled care and support throughout your fertility journey.

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Streamlined Process

With our lab conveniently located onsite, we eliminate the need for outsourcing, reducing wait times and ensuring seamless coordination between treatment phases for our patients.

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Exceptional Expertise and Accreditation

Our laboratory is nationally accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), a recognition reserved for a select group of reproductive labs in the United States that meet the highest standards of excellence. This accreditation underscores our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation in both laboratory and clinical practices.

With 24 years of CAP accreditation, reaffirmed in 2023 for the 24th consecutive year, we strive for continuous improvement and excellence in all aspects of our practice. Our senior embryologists, each with over a decade of experience, lead the way in ensuring the highest standards of care for our patients.

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Focused on Patient-Centered Care

Our embryologists approach each case with profound compassion and a dedication to personalized care. Through stringent quality management, clear communication with patients, and a commitment to embracing cutting-edge technologies, we ensure that every patient receives the individualized attention and support they deserve.

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Commitment to Longevity and Quality

At RPSD, we take pride in our low turnover rate, with over half of our team members having served for more than a decade. This longevity not only speaks to the stability of our team but also reflects our deep commitment to providing consistent, high-quality care to our patients.

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Comprehensive Laboratory Procedures

Backed by decades of experience, our highly skilled laboratory team provides a full scope of laboratory services — plus our state-of-the-art equipment — which increases your chances for a healthy pregnancy.

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

Our experienced team at RPSD uses ICSI to inject a single sperm cell directly into each egg.
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Cumulus Co-Culture

This method has been shown to improve implantation rates by placing embryos with your own cumulus cells (the cells that surround the egg) to support embryonic development.
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Assisted Hatching (AH)

This laboratory-assisted method helps the embryo implant in the uterus and has been shown to yield improved results in patients, especially those with previously failed cycles.
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Culturing to Blastocyst

Transferring a single blastocyst (a fertilized egg that has become a rapidly dividing ball of cells) increases the likelihood of pregnancy compared with transferring an embryo at an earlier stage.
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Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)

Testing the embryo’s chromosomes before transferring it into the uterus helps determine which embryo has the best chance of becoming a healthy baby.
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Embryo Freezing

The embryos are frozen with a quick freeze technique called vitrification. This technique has a high success rate in thawing (warming) and for implantation and pregnancy.
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Let’s Take The Next Step Together

Our skilled fertility specialists are here to help. Contact us today and let’s discuss the next phase of your fertility journey.

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