IVF lab in Norfolk
Our in vitro fertilization (IVF) lab, including embryology, endocrine, and andrology labs, in Norfolk at SGF Jones Institute is known for its high standards of care and innovative approaches to family-building care.
About
SGF Jones Institute’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 Jones Institute brings its cutting-edge medicine to the Norfolk region with comprehensive fertility services and an embryology lab while enduring the Jones Institute legacy as leaders in fertility medicine. The Jones Institute was responsible for the first IVF baby in the United States, and SGF is proud to carry on the rich history of innovation.
SGF Jones Institute’s IVF lab is updated with the 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 Norfolk’s IVF lab is ready to make your family-building dreams a reality.
Norfolk’s IVF lab supports the following SGF locations:
Virginia
Ballston Metro Center901 N. Stuart St., Suite 610
Arlington, VA 22203
Ballston Metro Center, 901 N. Stuart St., Suite 610Arlington, 22203
703-574-3772 
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Egg donation center
12011 US-50 Suite 302
Fairfax, VA 22033
12011 US-50 , Suite 302Fairfax, 22033
703-246-0500 855-473-0122 -
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Egg donation center
8501 Arlington Blvd.Suite 500
Fairfax, VA 22031
8501 Arlington Blvd., Suite 500Fairfax, 22031
703-876-0734 855-758-2634 -
IVF and embryology lab
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Egg donation center
200 Executive Center Pkwy.Suite 102
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
200 Executive Center Pkwy., Suite 102Fredericksburg, 22401
540-779-0132 855-242-9629 -
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Egg donation center
19500 Sandridge WaySuite 280
Leesburg, VA 20176
19500 Sandridge Way, Suite 280Leesburg, 20176
703-723-1757 855-240-8625 -
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Egg donation center
601 Colley Ave.Norfolk, VA 23507
601 Colley Ave., Norfolk, 23507
757-937-7955 757-937-7217 -
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Egg donation center
9030 Stony Point ParkwaySuites 390 and 450
Richmond, VA 23235
9030 Stony Point Parkway, Suites 390 and 450Richmond, 23235
804-500-9999 804-323-9979 -
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Egg donation center
Sarah Cannon Institute Building7607 Forest Ave., Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23229
Sarah Cannon Institute Building, 7607 Forest Ave., Suite 400Richmond, 23229
804-256-2986 804-323-0236 -
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Egg donation center
2800 Electric Road, S. W.Suite 105-C
Roanoke, VA 24018
2800 Electric Road, S. W., Suite 105-CRoanoke, 24018
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Egg donation center
6161 Kempsville CircleSuite 220
Norfolk, VA 23502
6161 Kempsville Circle, Suite 220Norfolk, 23502
757-807-6663 757-807-6651 -
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13580 Groupe Dr.Suite 105
Woodbridge, VA 22192
13580 Groupe Dr., Suite 105Woodbridge, 22192
703-680-1770 855-402-1839 -
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Egg donation center
Meet the team
Meet the IVF lab director at SGF Norfolk: Ray Tsai, Ph.D.
Ray Tsai, Ph.D., HCLD, is a High-complexity Clinical Laboratory Director, certified by the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB). He earned his doctorate degree in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology at The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. After graduating with his Ph.D, Dr. Tsai did a postdoctoral fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri where he completed the Reproductive Sciences T32 training program.
He serves as the lab director at SGF Richmond. Dr. Tsai’s research interests include endometrial receptivity and cell division, topics which he has contributed to in publications including Reprod Sci and Biology of Reproduction. He is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the American Association of Bioanalysis.
Services
- Egg retrieval and fertilization
- Egg and embryo cryopreservation
- Embryo culture and monitoring
- Embryo transfers
- Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- Embryo biopsy for genetic testing
- Cryopreservation and storage of embryos, eggs, and sperm
- Semen analysis
- Sperm washing and preparation for IUI or IVF
Success rates at SGF’s Norfolk 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, Norfolk, VA
Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021 Data – Primary Outcome Per Egg Retrieval Cycle
View SGF’s most recent SART data for Norfolk, VA
| Live Birth Rate per Transfer | |
| <35 | 60.3 % |
| 35-37 | 45.2 % |
| 38-40 | 6/13 |
| 41-42 | 2/8 |
| >42 | 0/0 |
Robust security and safety measures
SGF Norfolk 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 Norfolk.
Additional laboratory resources
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A Peek Inside the IVF Laboratory
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