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Screening problems in ART
 In Europe wide geographical diversity in frequency of screening for
Patients / couples undergoing ART Gamete Donors
 Denmark: Viral screening of egg donors < 30 days prior to VEC
If negative test valid 24 months
 UK: Viral screening of patients within 3 months of treatment
If negative test valid 24 months
 France: Viral screening tests valid 12 months
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Screening frequency in ART
Gold E et al. Arch Gynaecol Obst et 2019; 299(6)
Screening for blood borne viruses in assisted reproduction: is annual testing necessary?
Recent retrospective study in Israel (annual screening)  primary infection with HIV, HBV, HCV extremely rare
 risk of seroconversion virtually zero
interval for screening in low risk populations should be reassessed
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