Biomaterial Delivery Services
Professional transportation of frozen oocytes, sperm, or embryos to various countries for IVF and surrogacy programs — a standard but strictly regulated procedure requiring medical precision, legal expertise, and clear logistics.
1. Geography: Where biomaterial is typically transported
Country
Delivery Status
Notes
Georgia
Allowed
No strict restrictions, popular destination for IVF/surrogacy
Ukraine
Allowed
Accepts material from most countries, requires documentation
USA
Allowed
Requires FDA certification of donors
Canada
Allowed
Medical and legal restrictions on origin
Spain
Partial
Import possible only with clinic approval
Israel
Restricted
Strict regulation, requires Ministry of Health permit
India
Restricted
Since 2015, surrogacy prohibited for foreigners
Thailand, Nepal, Cambodia
Prohibited
Legislative restrictions, including biomaterial export
United Kingdom
Restricted
Allowed, but requires HFEA consent
Czech Republic, Greece, Poland
Allowed
Requires contract between clinics and couple's documents
2. What can be transported
Sperm
Most stable for transportation
Oocytes
Sensitive to freezing, require vitrification
Embryos
Often transported between clinics
Stem Cells
Rare, but possible for experimental programs
3. Legal and Medical Requirements
📄 Required Documents:
- Patient consent (or couple's consent)
- Contract between clinics (sender–receiver)
- Medical conclusions about sample condition
- Cryopreservation certificate
- FDA certification (if USA)
- HFEA certification (if United Kingdom)
- Import/export license (where required)
⚠️ Important: Not all countries allow biomaterial import if the donor doesn't meet local standards (age, medical examination, HIV testing, etc.).
4. How transportation works
Method: Cryotank with liquid nitrogen (-196°C)
Medical cryoshippers are special containers designed to transport frozen reproductive cells (sperm, oocytes, embryos) under ultra-low temperatures. Thanks to vacuum insulation and absorbed liquid nitrogen, they keep samples safe at −196°C for up to 7–21 days.
Such containers are certified for air transport, resistant to shocks, and equipped with safety features like temperature loggers and GPS trackers.
Learn more about how cryoshippers work →
5. Average Transportation Cost
Route
Approximate Cost (USD)
Europe ↔ Georgia / Ukraine
$2,200 – $2,600
USA ↔ Europe
$4,000 – $6,000
Asia ↔ Europe
$3,500 – $5,500
Within EU
$1,100 – $1,900
Cost depends on:
- Distance
- Country requirements
- Number of samples
- Personal courier accompaniment
- Distance
- Country requirements
- Number of samples
- Personal courier accompaniment
6. Special Conditions and Precautions
Clinic Coordination
Sending and receiving clinics must coordinate conditions in advance (container, reception, timing).
Surrogacy Legality
If biomaterial is for surrogacy — ensure the country allows it for foreigners (e.g., Ukraine and Georgia — yes, India — no).
Quick Transportation Checklist
1
📍 Determine receiving clinic
2
🧾 Obtain medical and legal documents
3
🔒 Choose licensed transport company
4
🕐 Coordinate timing and transport method
5
📦 Track transportation (tracking)
6
📥 Confirm receipt and sample quality
4
🕐 Coordinate timing and transport method
5
📦 Track transportation (tracking)
6
📥 Confirm receipt and sample quality
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Medically Reviewed by:
Dr. Kateryna Kasian
MD, obstetrician-gynecologist
Last Updated:
September 22, 2025
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