What viral, baseline, and sexually transmitted disease testing is performed on semen donors?
Once donors are accepted into the program, a routine CBC and Hemoglobin Electrophoresis are performed to screen for blood disorders. Viral antibody testing includes HIV 1 and 2, HTLV-I and II, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Cytomegalovirus, and Syphilis. Follow-up NAT (nucleic acid test) or DNA based tests are performed for HIV I and Hepatitis C. Urine is analyzed for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. All testing is performed at minimum 3 month intervals. Repeat semen samples are quarantined at least 180 days and the donor is re-tested prior to release of vials for sale.
