title: Culture systems: mineral oil overlay.
abstract: Mineral oil overlay microdrop is commonly used during in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. Though mineral oil appears homogeneous, it is an undefined product that can vary in quality. Here, we describe the history, chemistry, processing, and optimal use of mineral oil for IVF and embryo culture.
authors: Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA. morbeck.dean@mayo.edu
authors: Dean E
authors: DE
authors: Morbeck
authors: Phoebe H
authors: PH
authors: Leonard
mesh_terms: D003470:Culture Media / Q000737:chemistry*; D046149:Embryo Culture Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000379:methods*; D008899:Mineral Oil / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media; D008899:Mineral Oil