This section will guide you through the directed sperm donation process and help you prepare for the next steps.
Please note that the full process leading to a directed sperm donation may take 6 to 8 months, sometimes longer. See the Summary of Steps involved in the process. The Third-Party Nurse Coordinator will arrange all appointments for both the sperm donor and the recipient and will guide you through the treatment plan. If you have questions or need to send test results, please email: [email protected].
Note: potential sperm donors are required to complete a series of tests. Although initial tests may be done in an outside laboratory, we recommend that tests be done at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC Glen Site). Furthermore, pre-donation tests (i.e., tests done on the day of donation) must be done at Clinique Médicale Quorum.
The following steps apply to the sperm donor, except for steps 4 & 8, which are specific to the recipient.
1. Open a file at our clinic
In order to open a file at our clinic, the sperm donor must complete the Donor Registration Form and return it by email to [email protected] In the subject line of the email, please write: NEW SPERM DONOR.
2. Initial consultation with the physician
This consultation will provide you with information on what sperm donation entails and the responsibilities of being a sperm donor. The necessary appointments, tests and forms will be explained at this time. The following steps must be completed before your follow-up consultation with the physician:
All patients participating in third-party reproduction must consult with a psychologist. The psychologist's role is to provide support throughout the decision-making process, ensuring you are well-prepared for the journey ahead.
Following your initial appointment at the MUHC Reproductive Centre, we invite you to schedule a session with a psychologist who specializes in third-party reproduction. Send the psychologist's report to [email protected]
Typically, the recipient reimburses the sperm donor for the consultation with the psychologist.
The semen analysis is done at the MUHC Reproductive Centre.
A requisition is needed if you are doing this test in another clinic, and results must be sent to [email protected]
Blood and urine tests for infectious diseases are part of the basic screening. These tests are done at:
Glen Site Blood Test Centre
1001 Decarie Blvd.
2nd floor of Block D (south side) Room D 02.2307
Bring the test requisition to your appointment.
In preparation for your follow-up consultation with the physician, please print, complete, and sign the following documents:
Email [email protected] to confirm once the above steps are completed. The Third-Party Coordinator will arrange your second medical appointment once all your results have been received.
3. Follow-up consultation with the physician.
This consultation will be to review the results of initial tests and screening. Be sure to bring the two documents listed under 2.4 Treatment Forms.
4. Payment (by recipient)
If you are eligible* for RAMQ coverage, you and your partner (if applicable) must complete the RAMQ Undertaking Form
*All sperm samples must be frozen before use to meet Health Canada Regulations. The RAMQ does not cover the sperm freezing fee. See DSD Freezing under Pricing and Policies section on our website.
The RAMQ-covered cycle includes one (1) Blood/Urine testing for the donor. These tests must be done at Clinique Médicale Quorum to meet Health Canada Regulations. If any tests need to be repeated for any reason, additional fees will apply. See Lab Serologies - Donor under Pricing and Policies for more information.
For information regarding the eligibility criteria, visit the government website Quebec.ca
If you have questions regarding eligibility or insured services, please contact the RAMQ.
The payment can be made once the physician has confirmed that the donor can proceed with sperm banking. Visit the Pricing and Policies section of our website for more information on:
- DSD Workup + 1 sample freezing
- Lab Serologies - Donor
- Additional Sample (if applicable)
5. Physical Examination
Once the recipient has consented to and paid for treatment, the donor will be given an appointment to see the urologist for a physical examination, which must be done within 30 days, before the first donation. For additional samples, the physical examination is valid 6 months.
The physical examination, which can only be done by a physician from the MUHC Reproductive Centre, includes measuring your height and weight, checking your vital signs, and a genital exam.
6. Sperm Banking Appointment
The sperm banking appointment should be done within 30 days after the physical examination. The Third-Party Nurse Coordinator will arrange this appointment for you. This visit entails:
To follow Health Canada Regulations, these tests can only be done at:
Clinique Médicale Quorum
800 Maisonneuve East Blvd, Montreal, QC H2L 4L8
The specific hours during which you can do the tests at Quorum will be communicated to you by the coordinator. Be sure to bring all pages of your Dynacare requisition.
The Pre-Donation/Pre-Transfer Screening Form must be completed and signed on the day of donation, not before.
7. Freezing Additional Samples (Optional)
If you and the recipient want to freeze more than one sample, each extra donation requires:
- a new Pre-Donation/Pre-Transfer Screening Form
- a new blood and urine test if the previous one was done more than 7 days ago
- payment for Additional Sample and Lab Serologies - Donor
8. RECIPIENT - Follow-up consultation with physician
During this consultation, you and your physician will sign a Communication of Risk (Read Only PDF) based on your donor's most recent tests and screening forms. Please take the time to read this document before your appointment
Bring to your appointment:
- Applicable treatment consent
Last Updated: January 21, 2026