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Female:
  • Medical and Reproductive history evaluation
  • Complete physical examination
  • If > 45 years of age:
    • Medical clearance from internist to include assessment of heart, lungs and kidney status
    • Consultation with a high risk pregnancy specialist
  • Uterine Cavity Study
    • Sonohystogram or recent HSG (within 2 years)
  • Trial of transfer
  • Lab appointment for blood draw on day 2 or 3 of your menstrual cycle:
    • FSH level on day 2 or 3 of cycle
    • Estradiol Level on day 2 or 3 of cycle
  • Other Blood tests:
    • Blood Type and Rh factor screen
    • Red blood cell antibody screen
    • Hepatitis B serology
    • Hepatitis C serology
    • RPR serology
    • HIV serology

Male:

  • Medical and Reproductive history evaluation
  • Semen analysis
  • Semen wash
  • Blood tests:
    • Blood Type and Rh factor screen
    • Red blood cell antibody screen
    • Hepatitis B serology panel
    • Hepatitis C serology panel
    • RPR serology
    • HIV serology

Genetic testing offered as appropriate (i.e. sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, tay sachs disease and others)