Post-Thaw Viability Testing: A Short Practical Note

Author : Cryovault Biotech | Published On : 03 Sep 2026

Post-thaw viability testing measures the proportion of cells that remain intact and functional after a sample is warmed from cryogenic storage. Results depend on the freezing protocol, the cryoprotectant used and the warming rate. Laboratories publish viability ranges as part of routine quality reporting.