IVF lab in Fairfax
Our in vitro fertilization (IVF) lab, including embryology and andrology labs, in Fairfax is known for its high standards of care and innovative approaches to family-building care.
About
SGF Fairfax’s embryology lab is equipped with the latest technology to give patients every advantage on their journey to conceive, including HEPA-filtered clean air ventilation systems, heated work stations that simulate the In Vivo (Latin for “within the living”) environment, anti-vibration tables that prevent harm to specimens should the table shake, highly sophisticated inverted microscopes to better evaluate embryo growth and development, and advanced incubators and media, among many others.
SGF Fairfax’s IVF lab is updated with the very latest technology and is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (SART). Dedicated to providing personalized and comprehensive support for patients, SGF’s IVF lab in Fairfax is ready to make your family-building dreams a reality.
Fairfax’s IVF lab supports the following SGF locations:
Virginia
901 N. Stuart St., Suite 610
Arlington, VA 22203
Arlington, 22203
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Full Service
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
Suite 302
Fairfax, VA 22033
Fairfax, 22033
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Full Service
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
Suite 500
Fairfax, VA 22031
Fairfax, 22031
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Full Service
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Embryology Laboratory
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IVF Center
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
Suite 102
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Fredericksburg, 22401
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Full Service
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
Suite 280
Leesburg, VA 20176
Leesburg, 20176
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Full Service
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
Norfolk, VA 23507
Norfolk, 23507
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Full Service
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Embryology Laboratory
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IVF Center
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
Suites 390 and 450
Richmond, VA 23235
Richmond, 23235
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Full Service
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Embryology Laboratory
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IVF Center
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New Patient Consultations
7607 Forest Ave., Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23229
Richmond, 23229
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Full Service
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
Suite 105-C
Roanoke, VA 24018
Roanoke, 24018
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Full Service
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New Patient Consultations
Suite 105
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Woodbridge, 22192
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Full Service
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
Meet the team
Meet the IVF lab director at SGF Fairfax: James Graham, M.S., E.L.D.
James Graham, M.S., E.L.D. is an Embryology Laboratory Director, certified by the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB). He earned his master’s degree in animal science and reproductive physiology at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
James serves as SGF’s Senior Director of Laboratory Services and lab director at SGF in Towson, Rockville, and Fairfax VA.
Meet the IVF lab manager at SGF Fairfax:
Kristine Milne, T.S.
Kristine Milne, T.S., is a Technical Supervisor in Embryology as certified by the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB). With more than 18 years of experience at SGF, she serves as the lab manager at SGF in Fairfax. Kristine is currently pursuing her master’s degree in reproductive clinical services. In her spare time, she enjoys running and spending time with family.
Services
- Egg retrieval and fertilization
- Egg and embryo cryopreservation
- Embryo culture and monitoring
- Embryo transfers
- Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- Preparing embryos for preimplantation genetic testing
- Freezing and storage of embryos, eggs, and sperm
- Semen analysis
- Sperm washing and preparation for IUI or IVF
Success rates at SGF Fairfax’s IVF lab
Success rates provide crucial information that aids patients and our physicians in making informed decisions about fertility treatment options. Understanding the likelihood of success can help patients and physicians choose the best possible course of action for their family-building journey.
Autologous In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Success Rates, Fairfax, VA
Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021 Data – Primary Outcome Per Egg Retrieval Cycle
View SGF’s most recent SART data for Fairfax, VA
Live Birth Rate per Transfer | |
<35 | 49.4 % |
35-37 | 45.8 % |
38-40 | 43.4 % |
41-42 | 34.0 % |
>42 | 13.0 % |
Robust security and safety measures
SGF Fairfax is dedicated to ensuring the security and confidentiality of patient information and biological samples. SGF has one of the most stringent, long-standing chain of custody protocols developed according to the highest industry standards and continuously refined alongside the latest research. Because of our commitment to these procedures, SGF has never had an incorrect identification. Patients can rest assured that their cryopreserved materials are safe at our IVF lab in Fairfax.
Additional laboratory resources
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