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Is karyotyping performed on gamete donors?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 07/16/2024

Yes, the karyotype study is a fundamental test before starting the gamete donation program. If gamete donor candidates have any chromosomal alteration, they would not be accepted in the donation program.

 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.