Sunday, February 8, 2009

Medical Tests During Surrogacy

Below is a sample list of the types of tests which might be required for the surrogate mother, her husband, and the Intended Parents. This list is by no means all inclusive. There might be additional tests, or some might not be requested by your Reproductive Endocrinologist.
Surrogate Mother / Intended Mother

Urine
  • Urine Drug Screen
Blood
  • ABO Type and RH
  • CMV IgG/IgM.
  • Herpes Titer
  • Hepatitis
  • HIV
  • HTLV-1
  • RPR or VDRL
  • Rubella
  • Toxoplasma IgG/IgM
Pelvic Exam
  • Chlamidia
  • GC (DNA Probe)
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Mycoplasma
  • Pap smear
  • Ureaplasma
Breast Exam
  • Mammogram
Intended Father (Bio Dad) / Semen Donor / Surrogate's Husband

Blood
  • ABO Type and RH
  • Hepatitis Panel
  • HIV
  • HTLV-1
  • RPR or VDRL
Urine
  • Urine Drug Screen
Semen
  • Semen Culture and sensitivity
Besides all of this, there should be psychological evaluations done to the surrogate, her partner and the Intended Parents. Background checks are also a good idea. And of course, legal contracts.
 

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