<p>Our view is that self-reported medical histories and physical examinations are insufficient to screen for HPV and that a DNA based test provides an additional level of safety to our donor sperm. At Fairfax Cryobank we believe that all donor sperm should be both screened for HPV and tested for the most prevalent strains of HPV that cause cervical cancer. The medical literature supports our position.</p>

Our view is that self-reported medical histories and physical examinations are insufficient to screen for HPV and that a DNA based test provides an additional level of safety to our donor sperm. At Fairfax Cryobank we believe that all donor sperm should be both screened for HPV and tested for the most prevalent strains of HPV that cause cervical cancer. The medical literature supports our position.

Why is Fairfax doing more testing than is required by the FDA?

Has the HPV testing accuracy been validated by outside agencies?

How is the testing for HPV performed on the donors?

What does FDA require for HPV detection?

What is Fairfax Cryobank doing for HPV detection?

What level of experience does the lab doing HPV DNA have?

What is the medical evidence that supports additional HPV testing?

How is your Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) testing different than the type of testing used by other sperm bank?

Why aren't all sperm banks offering additional  HPV testing like Fairfax Cryobank?

Do all sperm banks offer HPV testing?

Why does Fairfax Cryobank do more testing than is required by the FDA?

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