"BECOME EXCLUSIVE DONOR" in NJ or NY

How do You Get Started as a Donor?
When and How often do You Receive Payment Once in the Program?
Excerpt from Anonymous Donor Agreement
Excerpt from Open Identification Agreement

BioGenetics Corporation, is located in Mountainside NJ.
The Sperm Bank of New York, inc. (SBNY) is located in New York N.Y BioGenetics and SBNY are affiliated cryobanks specializing in providing sperm donor samples for recipients to achieve assisted reproduction. The cryobanks mission is to recruit, screen and select volunteer sperm donors. Donors must  reside within 60 to 90 minutes from either facility to meet the required weekly or bi-weekly visits and be able to participate in one of the following two programs:

1) The "Anonymous" donor where by the identity of the donor will not be disclosed and personal data will remain confidential.

2) The "Open IDentification" donor where by the donor's identity is revealed to the recipient from the on set during a series of "face to face" meetings and eventually to the off-spring. The number of pregnancies is limited to "2" recipients per State, in the U.S.

Donors of diverse ethnic origins and religions are welcomed. Donors sign-up for a period of not less then six (6) consecutive months, and may remain active in the program for a maximum period of three years.

The individual donor agrees to donate his semen to BioGenetics. BioGenetics will distribute the semen specimen to medical practitioners specializing in reproduction for helping individuals in the conception of a child or children through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures.

The initial requirements of the recruitment program for the selection of prospective donors  are the following for the individual to be considered:

• must have a verifiable college education (from an accredited program)
• must be in good health.
• Between 22 – 40 years old (the 40th birthday must be nearly one (1) year from the date of a donor beginning with the program). 
• Must be ready to collect his semen specimen on the premises. Each semen specimen sample is subject to complete semen analysis, including cell count, motility and morphology prior to freezing. The semen sample will be evaluated for sperm count and sperm motility after freezing to assure good recovery of motility.
• Prior fertility is noted but is not required.

How Do You Get Started as a Donor?
(Five Step Program)

I. The initial evaluation process takes approximately 4 -  6 weeks

1. You will need to collect 3 to 5 samples with an interval of 48-72 hours between specimens. These samples are used for quality assurance testing only, and will allow us to screen potential candidates. No payment is issued for these evaluation samples.
2. All semen samples must be collected on the premises.
3. You must have abstained from any sexual activity or masturbation for 48-72 hours.
4. IF the quality of the donor's semen specimens and the donor personal and family medical history meet the required standards, the donor will undergo initial laboratory testing for the following: HIV 1/2, HTLV-I&II, Hepatitis B-Core, Hepatitis B Surface antigen, Hepatitis C virus, CMV, Blood group and Rh, Chemistry profile and Syphilis serology. In addition, screening will be performed on a monthly basis for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) testing to rule out the presence of any of the following: Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Herpes Simplex virus 2 and Beta Streptococcus bacteria.

II. MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION

Medical documentation needed to complete the screening process includes:

• Comprehensive family and personal medical history.
• Complete physical exam.
• Behavior risk assessment testing.

III. PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE

At the completion of the initial evaluation process (as per above Steps I and II), a personal lifestyle interview and an I.Q test will be administered. Upon the review and acceptance by the Medical Director, the selected donor will be permitted, to start collecting specimens and undergo the EXTENDED TESTING.

IV. EXTENDED TESTING

At this juncture, additional laboratory testing will be performed which will include: Complete Blood Count, Sickle Cell Anemia, B- Thalassemia, Drug Abuse Testing, Cystic Fibrosis, Tay Sachs and Chromosome Analysis, as well as screening donors of Jewish ancestry for Niemann - Picks Disease, Canavan Disease, Gaucher's Disease.

Throughout the five (5) step evaluation program, a prospective donor will be subjected to the following: MONTHLY TESTING of blood, semen and urine samples for such tests as Syphilis serology, Hepatitis B Surface antigen, Hepatitis C virus, HTLV-I&II, CMV, HIV1/2, Drug Abuse and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD).

In addition to the monthly testing, A SEMI-ANNUAL (or every 6 months) re-evaluation will include the following tests: Hepatitis B - Core and Chemistry profile.

The parameters, to which donors are subjected to, may change from time to time based on the release of new regulations or guidelines. While undergoing evaluation donors will be able to collect samples two to three times a week.

V. FINAL ACCEPTANCE

Upon completion of steps I, II, III & IV the data gathered during this process will be reviewed by the Medical Director.  It is on the basis of this final review that YOU! will be accepted or rejected from participating in BioGenetics' Donor Program.

When and How often do You Receive Payment Once in the Program?

YOU are paid for acceptable samples, after the samples have passed the six-month quarantine period testing and release requirements.
"Anonymous" donor will receive $100.00 for each acceptable sample.
"Open ID" donor will receive $500.00 for each acceptable sample, payment is withheld until such time that the donor is selected by an individual recipient.

Although these monies are taxable, donors will not receive a 1099 from BioGenetics Corporation because we are reimbursing you for your time expanded at the cryobank, traveling expenses, and your efforts in complying with the program requirements. All payments are made by check.

Excerpt from Anonymous Donor Agreement

"...As the undersigned, I do hereby acknowledge that all of my answers are true and that I have decided of my own free will to donate my semen and do hereby give my consent to BioGenetics to use my donated semen for assisted reproduction and/or any other purpose deemed appropriate by BioGenetics. I shall have no parental rights, no legal holds, no liens, no financial responsibilities or duties stemming from the conception of a child or children through assisted reproduction procedures.

....I understand that this participation is on a confidential basis and that the recipient will not be informed of my identity and I shall not be informed of the recipient's identity. I also understand that my name, address, and all required records will be kept on file at BioGenetics and kept in the strictest confidence unless a court orders disclosure and shows good cause pursuant to state and federal laws.

...I understand that my participation in the program will not be less than six (6) months and will not exceed a period of three years. I will also remain in contact for a period of not less than five (5) years, keeping BioGenetics informed of my health status. I am willing to undergo any further testing or provide medically related information as warranted to safeguard the health of any offspring that may have resulted from the use of my sperm.

...I agree to report specifically any new information about genetic factors or information which was not detected or advised during the screening process, even though these may not constitute a change in my health status. Once terminated from the donor program, I agree to continue monthly testing for a period of six months. I also agree to have blood work done annually for five years from the date of my termination from the donor program, regardless of my physical location from BioGenetics' headquarters. Donors will be compensated for participating   voluntarily for submitting to a yearly blood testing. The drawing of the blood specimens may be assigned to a laboratory chosen by BioGenetics. All costs associated with the blood drawing and testing will remain the responsibility of BioGenetics.

...I also understand that should I contract a contagious disease, I must notify BioGenetics and decline donating specimens any longer. I understand that as a donor of BioGenetics I must meet certain requirements which if not met will cause termination from the donor program. If termination does occur, all payments due are forfeited..."

The "Open ID" donor program agreement is somewhat similar to the anonymous donor program agreement, with the exception of the disclosure of personal data pertinent to the individual donor. In addition, the donor must be ready to enter into a separate agreement (independent of any agreements made with BioGenetics) with the recipient and/or couple that have chosen this type of donor program.
The "OPEN ID" program allows all persons involved to contractually agree, from the onset of the process, to reveal their identity and whereabouts to each other and the future offspring.