A genetic test conducted privately at a laboratory abroad has raised concerns that the sperm donor whose donation was used to conceive a woman’s children may not be a genetic match, the Health Ministry announced on Monday.
The ministry began reviewing the case after receiving a report from Assuta Medical Center in Tel Aviv regarding the test.
The review includes an examination of the test itself and the laboratory where it was conducted. Professionals are also reviewing the case in coordination with Assuta Medical Center.
Assuta pledges to conduct thorough investigation into incident in coordination with Health Ministry
Assuta said it had recently received an inquiry from the patient raising questions about the origin of the sperm donation.
“A short time ago, we received an inquiry from a patient who raised doubts regarding the source of the sperm donation she had selected and from which her child was born,” Assuta said in a statement.
“Upon receiving the inquiry, Assuta immediately reported the matter to the Health Ministry, as is standard practice, and opened an in-depth investigation into the case.”
Further testing will be required before any conclusions can be reached, the statement added.
“At this early stage, it is not yet possible to reach conclusions, and additional tests are required. Assuta is in direct contact with the patient and will conduct the review process transparently and in full coordination with the Health Ministry,” Assuta added.
