Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGT-A)

Diagnostic Use

If PGT-A is appropriate for a couple it is usually recommended by the Fertility Specialist.

PGT-A is NOT funded and all testing is arranged through the fertility clinic directly with CHL.

Department

Genetics - Molecular Pathology

Delphic Registration Code

MOLP

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Please store biopsies in a -80 freezer if they arrive out of hours.

Synonyms

Embryo analysis

Turnaround Time

6 weeks

Specimen Type

• Biopsy

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Additional Specimen Information

Patient sample: Trophectoderm biopsies from day 5-7 blastocysts
Samples should be collected into 2.5uL of 1x PBS already aliquoted in a 0.2mL PCR tube. Please contact the laboratory at genelab.test@cdhb.health.nz if you require tubes.

Aliquot Instructions

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

All testing is arranged through the fertility clinic directly with CHL.

Test Method

PGT-A involves analysis of embryos produced during in vitro fertilisation (IVF) to identify embryos that have abnormal chromosome copy numbers (aneuploidy). CHL uses ReproSeq™ by ThermoFisher Scientific to undertake PGT-A.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$501.76 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

9267

Contact Information

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