Pre-requisites to commencing treatment
All couples must have done some blood tests and semen analysis before treatment is able to commence. If you continue with further treatment, it is a requirement that you have these tests updated every 2 years.
Mandatory blood tests
- HIV test
- Hepatitis B and C test
- Syphilis test
- For women, Rubella test
Mandatory semen analysis
If you have not previously had a semen analysis performed at our own lab, we require you to do one (unless you are planning to use donor semen).
Recommended additional tests
We also strongly advise couples that they have the following tests:
- Chromosome test. As many as 5 % of couples seeking fertility treatment will have undiagnosed abnormalities that can be passed on. If you have a problem, we would arrange genetic counselling so that the risks for any children as well as any additional testing options can be explored prior to treatment.
- Cystic Fibrosis Screening test. One in 25 Australians carries an abnormal gene for cystic fibrosis. If both members of a couple carry an abnormal gene there is a one in 4 chance that any children will have cystic fibrosis, which is a serious long term medical condition affecting the lungs and digestive systems.
- Pap smear. For women, we recommend that they make sure that their pap smear is up to date before commencing treatment, and that they know their blood group.
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