At Xytex, sperm quality is our top priority. We are committed to providing sperm from the industry’s most selective, tested, and successful donors.

STRINGENT DONOR SELECTION

Our donors are chosen with you and your future family in mind.

Since 2017, every donor entering the program has undergone an extensive selection process, including:

  • Comprehensive medical evaluations
  • Genetic testing for hundreds of inherited conditions
  • Behavioral and personality assessments
  • Continuous monitoring throughout their time in the program

THOROUGH TESTING STANDARDS

Xytex evaluates donors for hereditary conditions through an extensive medical and family history questionnaire and genetic testing for more than 500 inherited genetic conditions, as recommended by leading medical organizations. Our donors are continually assessed while in the program through updated personal and family medical histories, physical exams, and infectious disease testing, ensuring you receive the healthiest sperm.

INDUSTRY-LEADING QUALITY STANDARDS

To prove our commitment to providing you with the highest quality sperm, we adhere to the following industry-leading standards.

Procedure TypeVial TypeQuality Commitment
Intracervical Insemination
ICI ready (Unwashed)*12.5 million motile sperm in 0.5 milliliter (thawed)
Intrauterine InseminationIUI ready (Washed)**10.0 million motile sperm in 0.5 (thawed)
In-vitro FertilizationIVF (ART)5 million motile sperm in 0.5 milliliter (thawed

*In an ICI vial sperm is frozen in its most natural state, allowing sperm to remain in its natural seminal fluid while being protected by a preserving fluid (cryoprotectant).

**In an IUI vial sperm is separated from seminal fluid and is frozen in a cryoprotectant. Removing seminal fluid can minimize cramping caused by prostaglandins, hormones that cause the uterus to contract.

Understanding MOT and Xytex’s Commitment

Some sperm banks use the term MOT to describe the content of its vials.  MOT is a measurement of concentration, expressed as the number of motile sperm in a 1 milliliter specimen.  However, most vials do not hold 1 milliliter.  So, a calculation must be made to determine the number of motile sperm in a vial from those banks: concentration multiplied by volume.  For example, 20MOT signifies that the concentration of motile sperm is 20 million per 1 milliliter.  A vial with 0.5 milliliters would contain 10 million motile sperm.

Quality Assurance & Variance Policy

Xytex loads all of our vials with 0.5 milliliters.  There is no need to perform calculations to understand how many motile sperm a vial type contains.  Xytex’s Quality Commitment is the number of motile sperm in a particular vial type, as listed above.

Xytex allows for up to a 25% variance from the total motile sperm cell commitment to account for differences in readings between facilities. For example, our commitment for IUI vials is 10 million motile sperm per 0.5 milliliter vial; with a 25% variance, 7.5 million motile sperm is acceptable and considered to have met the commitment.

In addition, Xytex recognizes that the published literature has established that the type of counting device used greatly impacts sperm concentration measurements. Xytex utilizes a Makler chamber for quantitative semen analysis. When disposable chambers are used by clinics for post-thaw analysis, a conversion factor will be applied to the calculation to compensate for this discrepancy. The percent variance and the conversion factor are independent calculations.

It is the responsibility of the inseminating healthcare provider to maintain accurate records. Should a concern arise, a Quality Report must be submitted within 45 days of thawing the vial. The Quality Commitment applies to vials used within 60 days of receipt. Please see the Xytex Forms page for the Quality Report.

Quality reports associated with treatment that result in a successful pregnancy or successful fertilization in IVF cycles will not be considered, regardless of the specimen’s total motile count.

The Quality Commitment does not apply if ownership is transferred prior to use.

Xytex’s liability for any vial that does not meet the above commitment shall be limited to the following at Xytex’s discretion:

  • Vial replacement
  • Vials shipped for home insemination or to a non-clinic location will not be open to credit consideration
  • Xytex shall not be held liable for any consequential or incidental damages, including but not limited to any additional or associated expenses incurred during treatment

 

Xytex Forms