Donor Screening

The donors are ordinary, physically and mentally healthy men from a broad cross section of society. Most of them are students from institutions of higher education.

Each donor candidate meets rigorous selection criteria and undergoes a thorough examination prior to acceptance. The donors receive a small remuneration, but it is our belief that they are genuine in their desire to help others.

Donors are fully informed of the purpose of being a donor. The donors sign a contract declaring that they do not belong to any risk groups or have had any risky behaviour related to exposure to HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Donors renounce all paternal rights and responsibilities. The donors are given explicit assurance of anonymity.

We screen for the following conditions:

HIV 1 and -2 CMV* Cystic fibrosis**
HTLV-I and –II Blood typing (AB0 + Rh) Canavan disease**
Hepatitis B & C Chromosome analysis Gaucher disease**
Chlamydia Sickle cell disease** Niemann-Pick disease**
Syphilis Thalassemia** Fanconi anemia**
Gonorrhea Tay-Sachs disease**



* Only UK and USA
** If increased risk of being a carrier

See also:

Information Included in the Donor Characteristic and Release Form

Conditional Screening

Reservation of Donor Semen

Pregnancy Rate Using Donor Semen

Types of Donors

Inquiries

All inquiries are highly confidential.

Dr. Paraschos will respond personally within the next 24 hours.

Testimonial

Our desire and your passion for maternity had as a result the birth of two wonderful babies. You helped us not only physically but psychologically also since we never felt uncomfortable or unpleasant at the friendly environment of your center. At the moment besides the satisfaction and the tiredness of motherhood we also feel love and appreciation towards you and your center. A big thank you from my heart.

Pinelopi

A Pioneer in Fetal Medicine

Thanos Paraschos at EmBIO Medical Center with Professor Kypros Nikolaides,,
Professor of Fetal Medicine, King's College Hospital and founder of the Fetal Medicine Foundation