All You Need to Know About the Screening Process for Surrogates and Egg Donors
Screening is a sequence of decisions made by different professionals. It helps the parties evaluate information; it does not eliminate risk or guarantee matching, medical clearance, pregnancy, donation, or birth.
Agency intake
Patriot Conceptions reviews an application, identity and program information, prior pregnancy or donation history, availability, and matching preferences. The agency may request records and coordinate authorized handoffs. Agency intake is not medical clearance, a psychological diagnosis, or legal approval.
Medical screening
The fertility clinic and its licensed professionals decide which records, examinations, laboratory work, imaging, or other evaluation are required. The clinic decides medical clearance and treatment eligibility under its current protocol.
Mental-health evaluation
A qualified independent mental-health professional may evaluate readiness, expectations, support, communication, and informed decision-making. That professional—not the agency—owns the clinical assessment.
Legal review
Each party should have independent reproductive counsel. Attorneys explain the agreement, rights and responsibilities, local law, consent, and parentage procedures.
Ongoing coordination
An agency case manager can coordinate schedules, communication, documents, and referrals. Participants should contact the treating clinic for medical concerns, their attorney for legal questions, and the relevant qualified professional for mental-health, insurance, escrow, tax, or immigration decisions.
Surrogacy is a legal and medical-adjacent topic. This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal or medical advice.
Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team. Last reviewed Nov 27, 2023.
All You Need to Know About the Screening Process for Surrogates and Egg Donors
Screening is a sequence of decisions made by different professionals. It helps the parties evaluate information; it does not eliminate risk or guarantee matching, medical clearance, pregnancy, donation, or birth.
Agency intake
Patriot Conceptions reviews an application, identity and program information, prior pregnancy or donation history, availability, and matching preferences. The agency may request records and coordinate authorized handoffs. Agency intake is not medical clearance, a psychological diagnosis, or legal approval.
Medical screening
The fertility clinic and its licensed professionals decide which records, examinations, laboratory work, imaging, or other evaluation are required. The clinic decides medical clearance and treatment eligibility under its current protocol.
Mental-health evaluation
A qualified independent mental-health professional may evaluate readiness, expectations, support, communication, and informed decision-making. That professional—not the agency—owns the clinical assessment.
Legal review
Each party should have independent reproductive counsel. Attorneys explain the agreement, rights and responsibilities, local law, consent, and parentage procedures.
Ongoing coordination
An agency case manager can coordinate schedules, communication, documents, and referrals. Participants should contact the treating clinic for medical concerns, their attorney for legal questions, and the relevant qualified professional for mental-health, insurance, escrow, tax, or immigration decisions.
For your own case, confirm legal and medical details with your attorney and clinic.
Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team. Last reviewed Nov 27, 2023.