Anonymous Donor Program
Donor eligibility requirements
All of our semen donors meet relevant FDA eligibility requirements. All tests are performed in CLIA certified laboratories using FDA approved
tests. The
donors must test negative or non-reactive to the required tests on initial evaluation. The donor specimens are held in quarantine for at least
6 months after which the donor is retested and found to be negative or non-reactive prior to the
release of the samples for clinical use. A summary of records used to determine donor
eligibility will accompany each specimen shipment. This record lists each of the tests and results.
About Our Donors
Strict criteria are set for the acceptance of prospective donors. Nine of ten potential donors are rejected and denied participation in our program. All of our donors have an extensive medical genetic evaluation including a physical examination, a detailed family history and ancillary tests. These include a chromosome analysis, screening for Thalassemia, and testing for Cystic Fibrosis on every donor. All of our Jewish and French-Canadian donors are tested for Tay-sachs disease. Donors of Hispanic, African-American and Mediterranean ancestry have screening tests performed for sickle cell anemia and other hemoglobinopathies. Donors of Jewish ancestry are screened for Canavan disease, Gaucher disease and familial dysautonomia.
The laboratory tests performed during the initial screening include the following; Chemistry panel with liver enzymes, complete blood count, ABO group & Rh type (blood type) urinalysis, urine culture, HIV-1&2 (Human immunodeficiency virus type I&II), HIV-NAT (nucleic acid testing), HTLV-I & II (Human T-lymphotropic virus type I&II) Hepatitis B virus (including hepatitis B surface antigen and antibody to hepatitis B core antigen), hepatitis C virus, HCV-NAT(nucleic acid testing), RPR(Syphilis), cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibody, Neisseria gonorrhea , Chlamydia trachomatis, a complete semen analysis which includes evaluation for volume, sperm concentration, sperm motility and morphology, a post-thaw semen analysis to assess the survival rate of sperm after the freezing process. Upon review of the donor’s records the medical director and geneticist determine if any additional testing is necessary.
Donors are tested for infectious diseases every six months and in addition are tested for HIV-1, HIV-2, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C every one to three months thereafter.
All specimens are quarantined for at least 6 months before release. At the time of specimen release the donor has had a minimum of two negative HIV tests.
Our semen donors undergo psychological screening by a licensed clinical psychologist.
Both standard ICI specimens (specimens prepared for intracervical insemination) and IUI ready specimens (specimens prepared for intrauterine insemination) are available.
ICI specimens have a volume of 0.8 to 1.2cc per vial. The post thaw motility is a minimum of 30% and we guarantee a minimum of 20 million motile sperm/ml.
IUI ready specimens have a volume of 0.5 to 0.7cc per vial. The post thaw motility is a minimum of 30% and we guarantee a minimum of 24 million motile sperm/ml.
Short and long donor profiles are available. A SHORT profile is two pages long providing personal and demographic information, family medical history and the results of genetic screening tests performed on the donor. A LONG profile is 20 or more pages in length and provides a detailed three generation medical and genetic history, the donors personal information such as physical attributes, favorite music, favorite color, SAT scores, hobbies, etc. This long profile is the original document the donor completed in his handwriting.
Our stringent specimen identification processes are a combination of electronic systems and repeated physical confirmation. Our reproductive cryotechnology specialists are experienced, efficient professionals who rigidly adhere to identification protocols.
Racial coding systems help to identify the race of the donor. Color-coded cap inserts are on all our donors cryovials: White caps for Caucasian donors Brown caps for Black donors; Yellow caps for Asian donors; and Orange caps for Hispanic donors.
Consultation for photographic donor matching to recipient’s husband or partner is available upon request as well as consultations to aid in the donor selection process.
Donor lists are updated quarterly. We cannot guarantee donor availability so we encourage you to make at least 3 selections and to place your order as soon as you have made your selection.
Same day ordering and shipping of specimens is available upon request.
Purchase and Storage agreements are available to guarantee donor of your choice.
Pre-purchase agreements are available for clients wishing to reserve specimens for a second pregnancy by the same donor
We require documentation of resulting pregnancies and live births from insemination sites and facilities. Pregnancy Data Forms are sent with every shipment and helps us to track and limit the number of pregnancies per donor
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