Screening procedures for donors
Donors must undergo thorough screening procedures to ensure they have no health conditions and to reduce the risk of any complications.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), hospitals must follow specific guidelines to know if a donor is fit. Clinics must follow these steps:
- Application
- Interview: it can be done online or physically
- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Drug tests
- Ultrasound: This is done to study the reproductive organs.
- Psychological and medical: This is done to examine the donor’s family medical history.
- Infectious disease screening
- Tests for inherited conditions
- Psychological tests
Most clinics have a psychotherapy session before and after the procedure to offer emotional and psychological support to the recipient and donors. It is also essential to study the donor’s mental health state to avoid any issues in the children.