Fact Sheet
The Company
California Cryobank (CCB), a leader in reproductive tissue banking,has been in business for over 30 years. Our reputation for quality and caring has made us one of the foremost reproductive tissue banks in the world, servicing all 50 states and more than 30 countries worldwide. Every aspect of our operation involves extensive quality assurance systems which are overseen by our highly qualified staff of medical directors, genetic counselors, and friendly employees who speak over 20 languages. CCB offers one of the largest and most diverse selections of donors and donor information, including open donors. We are also the only sperm bank to offer a Sibling Registry and Online Enrollment.
Corporate Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
11915 La Grange Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 443-5244 / (866) 927-9622
Fax: (310) 443-5258
Branch Laboratories
Palo Alto, CA
4294 El Camino Real
Los Altos, CA 94022
Phone: (650) 324-1900
Fax: (888) 317-4721
Cambridge, MA
950 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 497-8646
Fax: (617) 497-6531
Accreditations and Licenses
CCB's three locations are all accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB). We are the only sperm bank with accredited facilities in multiple states. We are licensed in ever ystate where required and are certified by CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988). We are also registered with the FDA.
Services
- Frozen Donor Semen Services
The freezing and storing of donor sperm for the use in artificial insemination and other Assisted Reproductive Technologies(ART).
- Long Term Semen Storage
For men facing the possibility of sterilization, reduction infertility potential or genetic damage due to vasectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and high risk occupational exposures.
- Long Term Embryo Storage
Today's protocol of re-implanting fewer embryos than previously practiced has lead to the Cryobank receiving numerous requests over the last few years to store pre-implantation embryos. In response to these requests, we have expanded our semen storage program to include all reproductive tissues.
- Andrology Laboratory Services
Semen analysis, fertility testing, sperm washing, etc.
Post-Conception Services
- Second Child - Same Donor
This program is available for clients who are currently pregnant with, or had a child in the last 90 days by California Cryobank specimens. If available, the client can purchase six or more specimens of the donor previously used and CCB will give the client the first two years of storage at no cost.
- Cord Blood Banking - FamilyCord
For expectant parents wishing to save their child's umbilical cord blood. For more information on cord blood banking, please call usat (800) 400-3430, or visit us at www.familycord.com.
- Insemination Reporting
Our donor catalog indicates whether CCB has received at least one pregnancy report for each donor.
- Sibling Registry
CCB has created a Sibling Registry for clients and their adult children who are interested in extending their "family circle." The Registry was created in response to clients requests for assistance in identifying and contacting potential siblings.
