Kitazato Gamete Buffer

A medium used for washing and handling of human gametes and embryos outside the incubator while performing ICSI, IUI and embryo transfer procedures.

• HEPES buffered, suitable for use in ambient laboratory conditions


• Facilitates washing of oocytes, sperm and embryos


• Aids preparation of sperm for swim-up and density gradient method procedures


• Gamete Buffer does not contain human albumin; supplementing medium with human albumin solution before use is recommended

Quality tested

• Mouse embryo assay (MEA)


• LAL assay for endotoxin


• Sterility


• pH: 7.30-7.60


• Osmolality