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Aneuploidy Screening
Aneuploidy screening at GIVF includes 8 chromosome-specific probes aimed
at the most common chromosome abnormalities found in early embryos. These
are probes for chromosomes 13, 15, 16, 18, 21, 22, X and Y.
Gender Selection
Gender selection at GIVF can be performed using either the full aneuploidy
panel above or using the gender selection probe panel with chromosome-specific
probes for X, Y and 21. This second panel allows the patient to choose
the gender of the embryos transferred and guard against Down syndrome.
Translocations
Most chromosome rearrangements, including reciprocal translocations, Robertsonian
translocations, and chromosome inversions and deletions, can be tested
using PGD. Please contact the laboratory with the specific chromosome
rearrangement details before undertaking the PGD cycle. Genetic counseling
by our trained counselors is recommended for these cycles.
Single Gene Disorders
Specific molecular diagnosis for cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy,
sickle cell disease and Huntington^s disease will be available in 2005.
This testing is for patients that either carry or are affected with the
particular disease and wish to be certain that their children do not inherit
the mutation. Genetic counseling by our trained counselors is recommended
for these cycles.
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