Certain tests must be performed prior to initiating a cycle of IVF. Some are required by law and others by national standards of care. Other tests are important to rule out problems that could reduce your chance of conception or increase the risk to mother or baby.
MANDATORY PRIOR TO IVF
Female
HIV
Hepatitis B antigen
Hepatitis C antibody
RPR
Pap smear
Blood group, Rh, and antibody screen
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Male
HIV
Hepatitis B antigen
Hepatitis C antibody
RPR
Complex semen analysis, antisperm antibodies, and strict morphology |
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED PRENATAL TESTS
All Patients
Female
Rubella titer
Varicella titer
Cystic fibrosis carrier screen *
Cervical swab for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia |
Male
Cystic fibrosis carrier screen * |
Patients of Jewish Eastern European Orgin
Female
Tay Sachs
Canavan’s
Gaucher’s
Bloom’s
Niemann-Pick
Fanconi’s anemia |
Male
These tests are performed on the male if his partner has a positive test result. |
Patients of French Canadian and Cajun Origin
Female
Tay Sachs (enzymatic) |
Male
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Patients of Mediterranean Origin
Female
Hemoglobin electrophoresis |
Male
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Patients of African or African American Origin
Female
Hemoglobin electrophoresis |
Male
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Patients of Asian Origin
Female
Hemoglobin electrophoresis |
Male
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Patients with Family history of Mental Retardation
If you are an oocyte donor, several additional tests are required. These include blood testing for evidence of previous or current cytomegalovirus (CMV infection), a genetic consultation to evaluate your family medical history, and a psychological screening interview.
*Test one partner first. If he or she is positive, test the other.