Environmental monitoring for iVF, ART & fertility
Every stage of the IVF journey, under continuous watch.
Gametes, embryos and cryopreserved samples move through six critical stages. XiltriX maps the whole journey, watches the incubators, CO₂, LN₂ tanks and rooms at every stage, and escalates deviations to your own team before they become losses.
Protecting what matters most, at every stage.
An IVF laboratory depends on tightly controlled conditions from the first patient sample to long-term cryogenic storage. The sector card below maps the operational journey in six stages: the key processes, the rooms, the equipment that must stay within range, the environmental parameters to watch, the standards that apply, and where XiltriX adds value. It is the same map our engineers use when designing a monitoring system for an IVF lab.
Six stages, one monitoring map.
Select a stage to see the processes, locations, equipment, parameters, standards and XiltriX value for that stage.
Patient intake
Key processes
- Patient registration and treatment plan
- Hormone stimulation medication
- Sperm and egg collection
- Safe chain of custody for samples
Locations
- Consultation rooms
- Sample collection rooms
- Medication storage
- Waiting and patient areas
Assets to monitor
- Medication refrigerators (2 to 8 °C)
- Freezers (−20 °C)
- Sample storage refrigerators
- Sample transport containers
Environmental parameters
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Door status
- Power status
Compliance & standards
- GCP (clinical trials)
- ISO 15189 (where applicable)
- Patient safety regulations
- Data protection (GDPR)
XiltriX value
- Early warning for patient samples
- Real-time monitoring with alerts
- Supports the chain of custody
- Audit-ready documentation
Gamete handling
Key processes
- Sperm and oocyte processing
- ICSI and fertilisation
- Laboratory environment control
- Equipment monitoring
Locations
- Gamete processing laboratories
- Andrology laboratory (sperm)
- Embryology laboratory
- Cleanrooms (where relevant)
Assets to monitor
- CO₂ and O₂ incubators
- IVF workstations
- Microscopes with heated stages
- Centrifuges and semen analysers
Environmental parameters
- Temperature
- CO₂ and O₂ concentration
- Humidity
- Particles (clean air)
Compliance & standards
- GMP (tissue handling)
- ISO 15189
- Quality management system (QMS)
- Audit trail and documentation
XiltriX value
- Stable laboratory environments
- Early-warning alerts
- Lower risk of sample loss
- Fits daily laboratory workflows
Embryo culture
Key processes
- Embryo incubation and time-lapse imaging
- CO₂ and O₂ monitoring
- Temperature and pH control
- Environment logging
Locations
- Embryo culture rooms
- Time-lapse incubator rooms
- Controlled laboratory environments
- Observation and grading areas
Assets to monitor
- CO₂ incubators
- Time-lapse incubators
- Laminar flow cabinets
- pH monitoring equipment
Environmental parameters
- Temperature (37 °C ±0.5)
- CO₂ concentration (5-6%)
- O₂ concentration
- pH (where relevant)
Compliance & standards
- GMP and ISO 15189
- ESHRE good practice guidelines
- Traceability and data integrity
- Quality management system (QMS)
XiltriX value
- Culture conditions watched continuously
- Incubator monitoring
- Actionable alarms
- Early warning for embryos
Cryopreservation
Key processes
- Vitrification and slow freezing
- LN₂ storage with automatic filling
- Long-term sample storage
- Inventory and location tracking
Locations
- Cryogenic storage rooms
- LN₂ tank areas
- Backup storage facilities
- Secure access zones
Assets to monitor
- LN₂ tanks (liquid and vapour phase)
- LN₂ supply and auto-fill systems
- Ultra-low freezers (−80 °C)
- Backup power and alarm systems
Environmental parameters
- Temperature (down to −196 °C)
- LN₂ level, pressure and fills
- Humidity
- Door status
Compliance & standards
- GMP
- EU Tissues and Cells Directive
- Traceability and custody
- Audit and regulatory reporting
XiltriX value
- Auto-fill level and pressure watched
- Closed valves flagged early
- Redundant monitoring
- Unattended storage covered 24/7
Treatment & transfer
Key processes
- Embryo thawing and preparation
- Embryo transfer procedures
- Safety and documentation
- Chain of custody for embryos
Locations
- Procedure and transfer rooms
- Preparation laboratories
- Operating theatre (where relevant)
- Patient recovery areas
Assets to monitor
- Warming and thawing devices
- Incubators and culture media
- Procedure room equipment
- Environmental sensors
Environmental parameters
- Temperature
- Humidity
- CO₂ and O₂
- Room temperature, RH and pressure
Compliance & standards
- GCP (clinical care)
- Informed consent
- Traceability and documentation
- Audit readiness
XiltriX value
- Controlled procedures
- Environmental visibility
- Audit-ready evidence
- EMR and LIMS link via REST API
Long-term storage
Key processes
- Long-term sample storage
- Sample integrity and viability
- Patient records and consent
- Audit and regulatory reporting
Locations
- Long-term storage facilities
- Backup storage locations
- Data management rooms
- Archive and record rooms
Assets to monitor
- LN₂ tanks with level sensors
- Ultra-low freezers
- Storage room environment
- Backup HVAC and power
Environmental parameters
- Temperature
- Humidity
- LN₂ level and pressure
- Power status
Compliance & standards
- GMP
- EU Tissues and Cells Directive
- Storage requirements
- Record retention and patient rights
XiltriX value
- Long-term sample integrity
- Continuous monitoring
- Maintenance planning
- Patient trust and compliance
Beyond monitoring.
The monitoring system is only part of the answer. XiltriX adds the IT and validation expertise that regulated IVF labs need.
IT expertise
SSO with Active Directory, ISO 27001, full encryption, and a REST API that connects to LIMS, BMS and EMS.
Consultancy and validation
Risk inventory, URS and validation support (IQ/OQ), from design to inspection.
Visualisation, built in
Zoomable floor plans and live dashboards on any device, with wall screens built into your lab.
Proven where embryos are on the line.
Proven since 1987
No customer has lost irreplaceable material because our monitoring failed.
24/7 technical support
The monitoring chain is watched around the clock. Alarms escalate to your own on-call team.
Built for GxP
GMP, ISO 15189 and the EU Tissues and Cells Directive: validated monitoring, audit-ready.
XiltriX detects, alerts and escalates through your own configured on-call contacts. Your team responds to alarms; the XiltriX 24/7 team keeps the monitoring system itself healthy.
Take the sector card with you.
The printable card summarises the six stages, the parameters and the standards on one page. Share it with your quality team or bring it to your next supplier review.
IVF, ART & fertility: monitoring the whole lab journey
Which parameters must be monitored in an IVF embryology laboratory?
The critical parameters are temperature in CO₂ incubators (37 °C, with a tolerance of about ±0.5 °C), CO₂ concentration (typically 5-6%), O₂ concentration, pH where relevant, laboratory temperature and humidity, particle levels in cleanrooms, and liquid nitrogen level and pressure in cryogenic storage. Door status and power status complete the picture, because a door left open or a power failure can invalidate every other reading.
Which standards and regulations apply to IVF laboratory monitoring?
IVF laboratories typically work to GMP for tissue handling, ISO 15189 for laboratory quality management, the ESHRE good practice guidelines, and the EU Tissues and Cells Directive. Monitoring records should be traceable and audit-ready, with data integrity you can demonstrate during inspections.
How is cryogenic embryo storage in liquid nitrogen monitored?
Independent sensors watch the LN₂ level, pressure and automatic fill cycles of each tank, alongside room conditions, door status and backup power. Monitoring must not rely on the tank's own electronics alone: a closed valve or an empty supply line is exactly the failure an independent system is there to catch, around the clock.
Does XiltriX respond to alarms in our IVF laboratory?
No. XiltriX detects, alerts and escalates through your own configured on-call contacts, and your team decides who responds. The XiltriX 24/7 team is available when the monitoring system itself has a technical issue.
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