Xytex
Description
Founded in 1975, Xytex is one of the world’s oldest and most established sperm banks. Headquartered in Augusta, Georgia, with additional facilities in the USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Xytex has provided donor sperm and reproductive services to thousands of families worldwide. Known for its pioneering approach and international reach, the bank combines scientific expertise with a strong focus on donor transparency, patient choice, and long-term family support. Xytex’s mission and vision are to provide safe, high-quality donor sperm and reproductive services to families across the globe. By prioritizing medical excellence, genetic safety, and accessible information, Xytex aims to help individuals and couples achieve their dream of parenthood with confidence and trust. Xytex exports donor sperm worldwide, with distribution in the USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and partnerships with fertility clinics across many other countries. They offer tailored donor categories to meet local regulatory standards, ensuring compliance and safe international delivery.
Donor types and services
Xytex offers Identity Disclosure (ID-Release) donors only, ensuring donor-conceived individuals can request identifying information at age 18. Donor profiles include baby and adult photos, family medical history, educational background, personal essays, staff impressions, and audio interviews. Xytex provides donor sperm in IUI and ICI formats, with varying motility levels to suit clinical treatments (IUI, IVF/ICSI) and home insemination where legally permitted.
Genetic test panel
Xytex uses Expanded Carrier Screening (ECS) via Invitae (as of 2023), covering over 500 genetic conditions. In addition, donors are tested for: Cystic Fibrosis (CFTR), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Hemoglobinopathies (Thalassemia, Sickle Cell disease), Fragile X Syndrome, Chromosomal abnormalities (karyotype). Xytex provides donor sperm in IUI and ICI formats, with varying motility levels to suit clinical treatments (IUI, IVF/ICSI) and home insemination where legally permitted.
Origin and locations
Headquarters: Augusta, Georgia, USA with additional facilities across Georgia and North Carolina including Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Lawrenceville, Marietta, and Charlotte as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom.
Additional Information
Xytex is a privately held company (not publicly traded) operating as Xytex Cryo International / Xytex Corporation.