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Preliminary Testing
This
includes, but is not limited to, blood studies, cultures, IVF consult,
mock transfer, hysterosalpingogram (HSG), baseline bloods, (day
2 or 3), nursing consult and financial consult.
All
testing (bloodwork and cultures) is usually completed prior to initiating
an IVF cycle. If the results of any of the screening procedures
are not satisfactory, the patient may be denied participation in
the Program. This requirement is to maintain the health and safety
of the participants in the In Vitro Program. Please call the office,
Marlton, NJ (856) 751-5575 or Melrose Park, PA (215) 635-5518, two
weeks after the testing is done, to confirm the results. You should
contact the office where the testing was performed. Blood studies
and cultures must be repeated once a year, unless you are donating
oocytes, then testing is required every six months.
An
appointment is necessary to have cultures, semen analysis, consults
(Physicians and Nurses), hysterosalpingogram, and mock transfer.
Finances can be discussed with a member of our billing department
at either (215) 635-0877 or (800) 752-1086, or by e-mail at billing@ccivf.com.
BLOODWORK:
These studies may be drawn in any of our offices as follows:
Marlton,
NJ, 8002E Greentree Commons: (856) 751-5575
Monday & Wednesday 7:00AM - 6:30PM
Tuesday & Thursday 7:00AM - 7:30PM
Friday 7:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday 8:00AM - 1:30PM
Melrose
Park, PA, 7447 Old York Road: (215) 635-4400
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 6:30AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30AM - 1:30PM
Saturday 8:00AM - 9:45AM (Endocrine Testing Lab)
Female
- Blood Studies
HIV, HbsAG, HcAb, RPR, Blood Type-RH, Rubella, APTT, CBC Anti-Sperm
Antibody, Chlamydia Ab
Male
- Blood Studies
HIV, HbsAG, HcAb, RPR, Chlamydia Ab
CULTURES:
May be done in any one of our offices, Monday through Friday ONLY.
Semen cultures need to be scheduled with the Andrology Department:
Marlton, NJ (856) 751-5250 or Melrose Park, PA (215) 635-4930.
Female
Cervical Cultures
Mycoplasma
Ureaplasma
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia Male Semen
Mycoplasma
Ureaplasma
Antisperm Antibodies (ASA)
IVF
CONSULT:
The IVF doctor will complete a history and physical examination
at the time of consultation. The IVF process and consent forms will
be thoroughly reviewed. It is helpful to bring copies of your old
medical records and hysterosalpingography films, if available.
MOCK
TRANSFER:
A mock transfer should be done on a non-IVF cycle, days 3-11 of
your cycle. For the mock transfer, the physician inserts a tiny
plastic catheter into the uterus. This allows the physician to measure
the depth and direction of your uterus. You may experience some
cramping during the procedure. It is recommended that you take Ibuprofen
(approximately 600 mgs) 1/2 hour prior to this procedure. This will
reduce the cramping. If you cannot take Ibuprofen, take 2 Extra-Strength
Tylenol tablets instead. You may schedule to have this performed
at the time of your IVF consult or along with having cervical cultures.
HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAM:
This is an X-Ray test of the uterus and fallopian tubes. If you
have previously had a hysterosalpingogram or hysteroscopy the report
and films should be reviewed by the physician. This test must be
scheduled to be completed on days 5 - 11 of the menstrual cycle.
Menstruation must be absent for this test to be done.
BASELINE
BLOODS:
Serum estradiol, progesterone, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH),
and luteinizing hormone (LH) are to be drawn either day 2 or 3 of
your cycle. These blood results are helpful to the physician so
that the best IVF stimulation protocol (medication) will be chosen
for you to complete your IVF cycle.
SEMEN
FREEZING:
Once the semen cultures are negative, make an appointment with the
Andrology Lab in one of our offices, NJ - (856-751-5250), PA - (215-635-4930),
for a semen freeze appointment. It is only necessary to freeze a
specimen once before the first IVF cycle, unless we use it to inseminate
your eggs and you choose to do another cycle. There is a one time
charge of $125 to freeze and store a sperm specimen. This sample
is used only as an emergency backup for the day of retrieval. We
prefer to inseminate the eggs with fresh sperm, if possible.
NURSING
CONSULT:
A consult with a Nurse should be scheduled by those who need to
learn how to administer the injectable medication for the IVF cycle.
There is an office visit charge for injection instructions. By day
1 of the retrieval cycle, you should have all of your instructions
and medications. If you do not, you need to call an IVF Nurse. The
direct phone number to reach an IVF nurse is (856) 751-3570 or (856)
751-5575.
FINANCIAL
CONSULT:
Please schedule a consult with the Billing Department Staff to discuss
your financial obligations. A phone consult may be arranged by contacting
any member of the billing department at 1-(800)-752-1086 or (215)
635-0877, or you may contact the billing department via e-mail at
billing@ccivf.com.
CALL
BACKS:
IVF call backs will be made between 4:00PM - 6:00PM on weekdays
and from 3:00PM -6:00PM on Saturdays. If you will NOT be home, then
you must have a telephone answering machine so that we may leave
a message regarding your instructions. If you do not receive a call
back by 6:00PM on weekdays or 5:00PM on Saturdays, please contact
the answering service in the Marlton, NJ office at (856) 751-5575
and ask to speak to the physician on call.
A
PERSONAL NOTE:
The process of In Vitro Fertilization can be psychologically stressful.
Significant anxiety and disappointment may occur. A substantial
commitment of time by the couple is needed. Patients have described
the IVF experience as an emotional roller coaster. The IVF staff
of physicians and nurses are well aware of the added stress and
burden that the In Vitro process can sometimes create. We, therefore,
suggest that you consider joining a support group or participate
in a therapy group to help you through this stressful period. If
you would like additional information telephone the New Jersey office
at (856) 751-5575 and ask to speak to an IVF nurse.
LOCATION:
The IVF Program is located at: 8002E Greentree Commons, Marlton,
NJ. The procedures (egg retrievals and embryo transfers) are done
ONLY in the Marlton, NJ facility. Please refer to the enclosed map
for directions.
ORIENTATION
CLASS:
This presentation is offered as an introduction to the IVF program.
You may reserve a seat by calling (856) 751-5575. The class is offered
monthly on a Wednesday evening from 6:30PM to 8:30PM.
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