Quality vs Quantity: The average lead time for a Golden Surrogate can vary between 6-12 months depending on a variety of factors. Recruiting and pre-screening your ideal match is a complex process that takes time when done correctly. As a high-end agency, it is our expectation that your first presented surrogate is accepted by your reproductive endocrinologist. Golden strives to get this right on the first attempt. Other agencies may provide an initially fast “match” that doesn’t actually end up being approved by your clinic. These unfortunate scenarios are common in the industry, especially among agencies that rush or skip the pre-screening process.