Reactivating a retired donor?

Millaportman

Hi,

I was just wondering what the total cost would be to locate and reactivate an older donor who is no longer donating with Fairfax. Is this a realistic option or is this a long shot that rarely works out?

Sincerely,
Amber

Fairfax Cryobank

Donor Re-activation Service:

Fairfax Cryobank will attempt to locate and reactivate donors who have left the program as long as there are no additional samples remaining. Please be aware that the Donor Reactivation program is available only to patients seeking additional children by the same donor. If a donor has reached his maximum limits on family units or total sales, then reactivation of that donor may be available for sibling pregnancies. See details on donor pregnancy limits. A donor search fee, donor processing fee, infectious disease testing fee, and specimen storage fee (6 month minimum) is required prior to initiation of the search. All fees, except the search fee, will be refunded if the former donor cannot be located or declines to re-enter the donor program. A successful donor reactivation costs several thousand dollars.

The cost will depend on what testing needs to be completed on the donor prior to having him re-enter the program. Client services will be able to help you narrow down the costs and determine if your donor is eligible for re-activation. Please give them a call at 1-800-338-8407.

Millaportman

Thank you so much for your help. I will call client services to see if this is an option for me.