You will have had several tests done before treatment.
Screening for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
This test is done for everyone pre-treatment. These viral infections have implications for individuals’ health and wellbeing as well as those of any child who can be infected during pregnancy and childbirth.
It is therefore valuable to be screened prior to planned fertility treatment so that if necessary appropriate management can be planned.
A positive result does not prevent you from undergoing fertility treatment but further assessment and or treatment is likely to be necessary before proceeding.
We are required to screen for these viral infections prior to storing embryos, sperm or eggs. We are currently unable to store embryos, sperm or eggs for couples where one or both partners test positive.
The screening tests for these infections will occasionally result in an equivocal or false positive result. A diagnosis of infection is not made until a formal diagnostic test confirms it.
You may require further blood tests for assessment of any fertility or medical problems prior to treatment. These tests will be explained to you as they are undertaken.
