Do ovum donors undergo genetic testing or pedigree evaluation?

Yes: Yes, i screen all egg donors for routine genetic screening as well as individualized screening depending of their personal, family, or ethic background. This is commonly done by an egg donor program.

Yes: Check with your rei specialist for details, but all ovum donors would be asked to report a detailed family history and would be tested for common recessive disorders, such as cystic fibroisis. Many programs would also request more extensive testing including a panel of 100 such recessive diseases, including such problems as spinal muscular atrophy, the askenazi jewish panel, fragile x, & more.