Why Choose Fertility Center of California (FCC)

Fertility Center of California (FCC) is a sperm bank and reproductive laboratory serving physicians and fertility patients in greater San Diego and Orange who require artificial insemination as well as individuals all over the US interested in short or long-term storage of semen or embryos to preserve future reproductive capability.

Company History

Fertility Center of California (FCC) was one of the very first tissue banks for freezing opened on the west coast. We have been successfully storing tissue specimens for over 25 years, with current fertility center locations in San Diego and Orange County. FCC has been safely and efficiently transporting specimen for over 25 years. We have shipped around the world and have storage centers in both San Diego and Orange county. FCC has been licensed as a clinical laboratory since 1993 and has evolved into a more comprehensive reproductive laboratory assisting physicians and/or their patients. Our friendly and competent staff members are known for their excellent expertise in the field and exceptional personal patient care.

Dr. Haval I. Ravin functioned as the Scientific Director and President of FCC until the end of 2004. FCC’s current President and Tissue Bank Scientific Director is Dr. Martin Bastuba. Read more about Dr. Bastuba.

Our Licenses and Registrations

FDA Compliance

FCC is registered with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is fully compliant with FDA regulations governing reproductive tissue banks described in Part 1271 of title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR Part 1271).

CLIA Certification

New regulations have been enforced since May 25th, 2005 and are designed to ensure that all Human Cell Tissue Products (HCTP) are properly screened and tested to prevent communicable disease transmission. As required in Sec. 1271.55 (a)(3), FCC has a Summary of Records documenting the donor tests/results with each shipment of donor semen. Donor specimens processed prior to May 25, 2005 are not subject to the new rules. FCC has always tested and screened sperm donors for communicable diseases and genetic screening in compliance to all state and federal guidelines, in accordance with AATB (American Association of Tissue Banks).

California State Licensures

FCC is a tissue bank and clinical laboratory licensed by the California State Department of Health Services. FCC follows and adheres to established guidelines and standards for the selection and screening of sperm donors, and the processing, testing and distribution of semen specimens. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care and service.