The Tissue Center completes the Quality Control testing and gathers and evaluates test results and screening information about the donor. Suitability of the donor is determined by the Medical Director. A complete medical history is taken to screen out donors who may be at risk for transmitting disease or those with unacceptable bone quality. Serologic testing is performed on a donor serum sample at the time of recovery of the bone and on another drawn at least six months following the surgery. The bone is quarantined until all test results are completed and reviewed.
Surgical bone is an anonymous gift for which there is no payment to the donor.
The charge to the recipient covers the costs of processing and storage.