Donor screening is the set of medical history review, physical examination, genetic screening and infectious-disease testing (such as HIV, hepatitis B and C, and other tests specified under Indian ART rules) that a prospective egg or sperm donor must undergo before an ART bank accepts them as a donor. Screening aims to reduce the risk of transmitting infections or heritable conditions and to confirm the donor meets statutory eligibility criteria. Sperm donor samples are typically quarantined and the donor re-tested for infections before release for use, in line with Indian requirements. Screening reduces but cannot completely eliminate risk, and it does not test for every possible genetic condition; recipients should discuss the scope of screening performed with their ART bank or clinic.
Also known as: donor testing, donor medical screening, genetic screening of donors
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Sources
- Indian Council of Medical Research (icmr.gov.in)
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, with the ART (Regulation) Rules and subsequent amendments and notifications (indiacode.nic.in; artsurrogacy.gov.in)
Last reviewed: 9 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.