PGT
Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) is a technique used in In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) used to screen the embryo for specific diseases before transfer. A biopsy is performed on embryos that have become blastocysts. After confirming the genetic test results, the healthy embryo is transferred into the uterus. Without PGT, IVF success rates range from <10%-50%. However, with PGT IVF success rates consistently hover around 70~80%.
What to expect
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Embryo will be biopsied on day 5 or 6 of growth, then frozen.
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The biopsied samples are sent to the genetic laboratory.
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PGT-A results take about 10~14 days.
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Transfer can be performed after the results.
Who needs this?
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Recurrent pregnancy loss
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Increased reproductive age of the female partner
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Repeat implantation failure
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Chromosomal abnormality
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Gender Selection
Advantages
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Provides a higher chance of implantation.
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Prevents transmission of known genetic diseases.
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Optimizes the chance of a successful pregnancy.
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Gender Selection/Family Balancing.
More info
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PGT-A can prevent the risk of a child with abnormalities such as Down’s Syndrome.
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PGT-M can find genetic defects in the embryos from families with a history of specific inheritable disorders.
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PGT-SR can prevent patients from giving birth to a child that may have extra or missing genetic materials (pregnancy loss).
