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Lab Precautions
In
my previous blog, I discussed the different checks and balances that occur
between the time an order is placed to the time it leaves the Xytex warehouse.
However,
there is an entirely separate system of checks and balances that occurs between
the time the donor leaves the sample until it reaches the Xytex warehouse. I asked Myra, our Augusta Lab Supervisor, if
she could give me a brief summary of what the lab does to prevent any mix ups
or errors. This is what she had to say…
Each donor is assigned a unique donor number. Donors must
collect the samples in house to assure specimen validity and quality. The
sample is labeled with both the donor number and the last four digits of the
donor’s social security number. He also must write the last four of his
social security number on the outer bag that the sample cup is placed in, in
order to ensure that that particular specimen belongs to the donor.
Samples are staggered during processing to avoid mix-ups and
mislabeling. When the vials are labeled, an additional label is placed on the
processing log so that it can be referenced if there is a question about how
the vials were labeled. A second technician checks the log against the
labels to verify accuracy. Each sample is processed and is aliquoted into
vials. One vial from that lot number is then taken and thawed to perform a
quality control check of the unit to assess the count and motility.
The vials undergo several audits by QA, Logistics, and the laboratory
while in quarantine and storage. The lot
number, collection date, donor number, type of unit (ART, IUI, ICI, internationally
compliant, etc) and number of vials are all checked against each other and if
there is any discrepancy, the samples in question are immediately destroyed.
This
information along with my previous blog will hopefully make you feel more
comfortable with our process. We
understand your concerns and will be happy to answer any other questions you
may have about our check s and balances.
Comments
Jul 7, 2010 :: Amber Lowe
Thank you for your comment, Rawne. The reason we request that our donors have a college education is because of supply and demand. We had donors in the past that did not have a college education and they did not sell. Our clients prefer donors with a higher education and we are are in a business of supplying what our clients want.
Jul 7, 2010 :: rawne clinger
alright, basing whether or not you deem a sperm or egg sample 'worthy" on education is preposterous and shameful. the intelligence of a person is not based on if the sperm went to college. isn't the fact that i am fertile and they are not already proof that i am one up on them. i am insulted that i was denied as a donor due to my lack of college. all of my children are highly intelligent and beautiful. isn't it bad you are trying to play God?? i'll keep my donation and feel pity everytime i see it. what a tragic tale of wasted youth.
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