Compare Sperm Banks and Learn What Sets Fairfax Cryobank Apart
Family matters most – that’s something we can all agree on.
Seeking out the best sperm donor banks is critical. After all, the stakes could not be higher. That’s why the team at Fairfax Cryobank has gone above and beyond to bring thousands of families across the US the latest in industry innovation – all delivered with a sensitive human touch.
When you start to compare sperm banks, you might find that some lack the scientific expertise, others the dedication to customer care, comfort, and satisfaction.
For the past three decades, we have provided cutting-edge technology to give our valued customer peace of mind. We have developed the most rigorous screening process of any of the country’s best donor banks. We have created fun, interactive methods of uncovering a donor that ticks all the boxes – health-wise, personality-wise, and even appearance-wise.
But most importantly, we have made family possible. We hope you use the below chart to compare sperm banks and gain a better understanding of what truly sets us apart.
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Last update: January 2016
Sperm Bank 2 | Sperm Bank 3 | ||
General information | |||
Live Person Answers Every Call | |||
Saturday Hours | |||
Ship to Home or Doctor’s Office | |||
Orders Placed and Shipped Same Day-Fees | Free | $60 | $60 |
Local Client Pick Up at Lab Sites-Fees | Free | $75 | $75-150 |
Full Time Dedicated Genetic Counselors | |||
Graduate Level Education without higher prices | |||
ART Vials Available | |||
Instant online access to Check Donor Medical Status | |||
Annual Donor Medical and Personal Updates Posted on Free Summary Profile | |||
Vial Buy-Back (Any unit bought at any time is eligible for a partial refund as long as it has not left our facility) | |||
Free 2 Year Storage with Purchase of 8+ Vials ($670 Value) | |||
FedEx Tracking Information | |||
Email of Invoices | |||
Financing Options Available | |||
Online Forum / Sibling Registry | |||
Donor Selection Services | |||
Fairfax FaceMatch® Online Photo Matching Free | |||
Free Donor Summary, Essay, Staff Impression, Medical Profile and Audio Clip (other banks offer some of these at no cost, but we offer all free.) | |||
Online Chat Available | |||
Donor Profile Silhouettes | |||
Donor Selection Counseling under $75 | |||
Donors with Childhood Photos: >99% | |||
Donor Adult (Lifetime) Photo | |||
Donor Audio Interview | |||
Donor Audio Clip Free for All Donors | |||
Donor Screening (January 2016) | |||
Performs All Required FDA Testing of Donors | |||
Chromosome Analysis on all available donors | |||
Cystic Fibrosis Screening on all available donors | |||
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Screening- (Fairfax Cryobank initiated testing on all new donors 6/2008) | |||
Jewish Donors: Current donors tested for panel of Jewish Diseases | |||
Irish Donor Testing for Tay Sachs Disease by Enzyme Analysis | |||
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) NAT by PCR* on Semen. Strains 16 and 18 known to cause cervical cancer. | |||
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 & 2 (HSV) NAT by PCR* | |||
HIV 2 NAT by PCR* | |||
HTLV 1 & 2 NAT by PCR* | |||
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) NAT by PCR* |
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing (also called NAT for Nucleic Acid Testing) is a far more sensitive testing method which uses molecular genetic techniques to identify the presence of DNA of the infecting virus. Fairfax Cryobank makes more extensive use of this testing method than any other sperm bank.
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