At Embryoland the candidate egg donors are selected according to very strict criteria and in accordance with Greek law.
There is a primary interview regarding their full family history, information about their educational level and professional status and a psychometric assessment by the psychologist. The possible donor’s undergo a very thorough blood and fluid cultivation investigation regarding the below tests:
- Full blood count, Blood group and Rhesus
- Electrophoresis of haemoglobina, Ferum, Ferritin
- HIV I&II
- Hepatitis B and C
- Syphilis
- Molecular analysis of CFTR gene with next generation sequencing (NGS) 99.6%
- Karyotype- Chromosomal analysis
- Molecular testing for Fragile-X syndrome
- Molecular testing for the 35delG mutation (GJB2 gene)
- Molecular testing for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) of SMN1 gene
- Molecular testing for δβ-thalassaemia
- Molecular testing for thalassaemia mutations
- Vaginal smear culture (aerobic-anaerobic), mycoplasma, ureaplasma, chlamydia
According to the Authority (Government Gazette 5524/Β/2022), egg donation is an altruistic act for which the donor is compensated.