How do the eggs get split at the time of the egg retrieval?
At the time of the egg retrieval the recipient will receive the first egg, the donor egg two, the recipient egg three and so on. After the procedure is completed the embryologist will examine the eggs to make sure that the initial split will give each patient a fair amount of equally mature eggs, etc. If it is determined that the split needs to be adjusted this will happen by the decision of the embryologist. If two recipients are sharing the eggs from a compensated donor then the primary recipient receives egg number one and the secondary recipient receives egg number two and so on. If it is determined that the split needs to be adjusted this will happen by the decision of the embryologist. If any assistance is needed to clarify instructions, answer questions, review protocols, or to provide additional information you may call Terri Jamison, RN, Donor Egg Program Coordinator at 856-751-5575 or leave a message on the voice mail at 856-751-5576.
