All donors are screened for a family history of birth defects or hereditary diseases
by taking a comprehensive family history.
The prospective donor also undergoes a physical exam, cultures and blood test to
rule out infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and syphilis.
In addition, donors are tested for their blood type and are screened for inherited
disorders related to hemoglobin, such as sickle cell anemia or thalassemia, depending
on ethnicity.
In most cases, donors become available only after their screening is complete and
they are designated eligible according to all our guidelines. In recruiting and
screening donors, we adhere to the rules of the ART act, 2022.