THE SPERM BANK of NEW YORK
is a facilitator and an affiliate of BioGenetics Corporation.
BioGenetics Corporation  through The Sperm Bank of New York is seeking to recruit donors for one (1) of two (2) 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" per State, in the U.S.

Volunteers for these programs usually reside within the States surrounding New York. BioGenetics welcomes donors of diverse ethnic origins and religions. 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 preferred age is 20 - 40 (the 40th birthday must be one (1) year from the date of a donor beginning with the program) so as to avoid genetic anomalies. You must have graduated from an accreditated institution, College/University (this information must be verifiable). An associates degree or have completed two (2) years of College/University education is acceptable too to meet our basic requirements. Prior fertility is noted but is not required.

Every donor must  be ready to collect his semen specimen on the premises at The Sperm Bank of New York. Each semen specimen is subject to complete semen analysis, including cell count, motility and morphology prior to freezing. The semen sample is divided and placed into separate vials, one of which will be evaluated for sperm count and sperm motility after freezing to assure good recovery of motility. 

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. The quality of each sample is checked for the sperm concentration (number of sperm cells) and motility (percent of sperm cells moving). This procedure is performed on the fresh ejaculate, and again within 3-4 days on a thawed portion of the frozen specimen for quality assurance. 

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.

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, you will be permitted, to start collecting specimens and build up credit toward the monthly payments.

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 Neimann - 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 you are subjected to, may change from time to time based on the release of new regulations or guidelines. While undergoing evaluation you 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" donors will receive $100.00 for each acceptable sample.
"Open ID" donors will receive $500.00 for each acceptable sample. 

Although these monies are taxable, you will not receive a 1099 from BioGenetics Corporation because we are reimbursing you for your time, traveling to our laboratory, 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. Compensation for the yearly blood testing will be equal to 5% of my average yearly income from BioGenetics' anonymous donor program. 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..."

NOTE: 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 may be asked to enter into a separate agreement 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.