Listed below are those laboratory tests currently used for CLI donors. Each donor is screened and tested for Cystic Fibrosis. Although it is not possible to completely eliminate the risk of cystic fibrosis, the tests performed by CLI substantially reduces the likelihood of the donor being a carrier of cystic fibrosis. Certain ethnic groups require testing for specific conditions. Sickle Cell Testing of all donors of Black, African ancestry.
Variabilities exist between and within donor specimens.
CLI provides to the physician the semen analysis of each requested donor specimen. A Laboratory Report is provided with each specimen. Insemination Unit consisting of a specific number of vials or straws.