Donor Testing

DotZ · 02-15-2005, 05:25 AM

Hi All-
I have a question re: donor testing.
We picked our DE in Nov.
After a couple of appt r/s she had her testing done Jan. 18.
We received a call from the MD's office (left a msg on my answering machine) stating that they need to follow up on some of her tests and there would be no results for 2 weeks.
I called and told them we were concerned and again a msg was left that said we should trust them and try not to worry.
They did not tell us what the problem is.
I am a little upset by this.
Has anyone had this kind of experience??
Thanks,
DotZ

02-15-2005, 06:05 AM

I would say if you are concerned about what type of test they needed to either repeat or get additional info from, you might consider jsut calling the clinic and asking. If you want to speak to someone in person, leave a work or cell # where they can reach you. I'd also indicate in my message to them that you do want to talk to someone in person.

One thought about why they are not leaving detailed messages on your machine. There was legislation last year (or maybe the year before) that was supposed to strengthen patient privacy. It could be the policy of the office is simply not to leave detailed info on an answering machine where it might fall into the wrong hands.

Good luck in your cycle!

Diana

DotZ · 03-09-2005, 02:29 PM

Hello-
I have been patiently waiting to hear something about the testing/results.
Have waited close to 4 weeks.
Called MD's office today and they told me the ED had repeat test on Feb 3. No results yet and they could not tell me what kind of test it was.
I am getting discouraged!
What could it be????

DotZ

emmaalso · 03-09-2005, 03:05 PM

I dont know but I remember that the DE coordinator telling me often girls come it having smoked marijuana and/or taking diet pills and they tell them to stop the length of the DE process take some time and come back to get rechecked. Perhaps it is one of those or something similar. I think Marijuana takes a few weeks to get out of your system.

DotZ · 03-09-2005, 03:08 PM

Thanks I would like to hope this isn't the case esp since she is a 3 time prior donor and is 35 with 3 children...but you never know!

DotZ

emmaalso · 03-09-2005, 03:37 PM

True doesnt sound likely its marijuana!
I would want to know as well so clinics are more tight liped than others.
Hang in there!

Laenae · 03-09-2005, 06:04 PM

Sorry to hear that your clinic is keeping you in the dark. Mine is pretty much tight lipped too. I hope whatever it is they need to test is not serious and will not hold up your cycle for a further inordinate amount of time.

Keep us in the loop.

Love,
Laenae

DotZ · 03-13-2005, 10:37 AM

My husband(who is an MD) called and spoke to our RE. He was told that the donor has missed/cancelled numerous appts and that there was no issue as far as the need for repeat testing.
I am more than a little concerned about her missing appts. She is a prior donor-but i worry that she will miss U/S appts etc. I am considering calling the agency and cancelling her!
Any thoughts??
DotZ

50/50 · 03-13-2005, 03:51 PM

Hi DotZ.

You have a right to be concerned. I know I would be at this stage of the game. Maybe your RE or agency (not sure which you are using) could speak to her and see what the reasons for her cancellations? I could understand if there was something "urgent" going on in her life but if this is her normal behavior I would think twice about using her. Perhaps the agency/RE would know if she has done this in her other donations?

After putting in so much time, emotion and $$$ it's not fair for a donor to be flakey.

Good luck and keep us posted!

Laenae · 03-16-2005, 04:08 AM

Dot -- Any news on your donor. Has she been keeping up with her appts? Hopefully, she will see the light as to how expensive this is and try to keep the end of her bargain.

02-15-2005, 05:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
DotZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 7	Donor Testing Hi All- I have a question re: donor testing. We picked our DE in Nov. After a couple of appt r/s she had her testing done Jan. 18. We received a call from the MD's office (left a msg on my answering machine) stating that they need to follow up on some of her tests and there would be no results for 2 weeks. I called and told them we were concerned and again a msg was left that said we should trust them and try not to worry. They did not tell us what the problem is. I am a little upset by this. Has anyone had this kind of experience?? Thanks, DotZ

03-09-2005, 06:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Laenae 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Blue State but Red State kind of Gal Posts: 2,497	Hi Dot Sorry to hear that your clinic is keeping you in the dark. Mine is pretty much tight lipped too. I hope whatever it is they need to test is not serious and will not hold up your cycle for a further inordinate amount of time. Keep us in the loop. Love, Laenae __________________ Age 48/DH 44 - Married 23 yrs. K 02/19/00 (Clomid/C-Section) High Risk PG 12 IUIs/inject.; 6 IVFs; 1 FET; 1 M/C –Twins M 11/10/05 ~ High Risk PG - (C-Section) "Live a Good Life! And in the end, its not the years in a life that count...it's the life in your years!" Abraham Lincoln

03-16-2005, 04:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
Laenae 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Blue State but Red State kind of Gal Posts: 2,497	Dot -- Any news on your donor. Has she been keeping up with her appts? Hopefully, she will see the light as to how expensive this is and try to keep the end of her bargain. __________________ Age 48/DH 44 - Married 23 yrs. K 02/19/00 (Clomid/C-Section) High Risk PG 12 IUIs/inject.; 6 IVFs; 1 FET; 1 M/C –Twins M 11/10/05 ~ High Risk PG - (C-Section) "Live a Good Life! And in the end, its not the years in a life that count...it's the life in your years!" Abraham Lincoln

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02-15-2005, 06:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
mod-DiIP Guest Posts: n/a	I would say if you are concerned about what type of test they needed to either repeat or get additional info from, you might consider jsut calling the clinic and asking. If you want to speak to someone in person, leave a work or cell # where they can reach you. I'd also indicate in my message to them that you do want to talk to someone in person. One thought about why they are not leaving detailed messages on your machine. There was legislation last year (or maybe the year before) that was supposed to strengthen patient privacy. It could be the policy of the office is simply not to leave detailed info on an answering machine where it might fall into the wrong hands. Good luck in your cycle! Diana

03-09-2005, 02:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
DotZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 7	Hello- I have been patiently waiting to hear something about the testing/results. Have waited close to 4 weeks. Called MD's office today and they told me the ED had repeat test on Feb 3. No results yet and they could not tell me what kind of test it was. I am getting discouraged! What could it be???? DotZ

03-09-2005, 03:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
emmaalso Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: southeast Posts: 228	I dont know but I remember that the DE coordinator telling me often girls come it having smoked marijuana and/or taking diet pills and they tell them to stop the length of the DE process take some time and come back to get rechecked. Perhaps it is one of those or something similar. I think Marijuana takes a few weeks to get out of your system.

03-09-2005, 03:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
DotZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 7	Thanks I would like to hope this isn't the case esp since she is a 3 time prior donor and is 35 with 3 children...but you never know! DotZ

03-09-2005, 03:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
emmaalso Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: southeast Posts: 228	True doesnt sound likely its marijuana! I would want to know as well so clinics are more tight liped than others. Hang in there!

03-13-2005, 10:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
DotZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 7	My husband(who is an MD) called and spoke to our RE. He was told that the donor has missed/cancelled numerous appts and that there was no issue as far as the need for repeat testing. I am more than a little concerned about her missing appts. She is a prior donor-but i worry that she will miss U/S appts etc. I am considering calling the agency and cancelling her! Any thoughts?? DotZ

03-13-2005, 03:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
50/50 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,927 Blog Entries: 18	Hi DotZ. You have a right to be concerned. I know I would be at this stage of the game. Maybe your RE or agency (not sure which you are using) could speak to her and see what the reasons for her cancellations? I could understand if there was something "urgent" going on in her life but if this is her normal behavior I would think twice about using her. Perhaps the agency/RE would know if she has done this in her other donations? After putting in so much time, emotion and $$$ it's not fair for a donor to be flakey. Good luck and keep us posted!