Cryobiology Laboratory

In the cryobiology laboratory, cells collected from patients by the apheresis method are frozen and stored long-term (cryopreservation) for later use.

Stem cells collected by apheresis from patients who apply to the Stem Cell Unit of the Division of Medical Oncology and are planned to undergo autologous or allogeneic bone marrow transplantation are, after chemicals that will keep them alive are added, frozen gradually and stored in a -196°C liquid nitrogen tank until the time they are needed. Thawing these frozen stem cells at 37°C and preparing them for infusion when they are to be given to the patient is also among the services provided in the Cryobiology Laboratory.