Preimplantation genetic testing

胚胎植入前遗传学检测

Common aliases: 胚胎植入前基因检测, 胚胎遗传学检测, 第三代试管婴儿, PGS, PGD
Use in consultation: Information organization and clinic communication

Overview

Preimplantation genetic testing may involve embryo biopsy and laboratory testing before an embryo is selected for transfer or freezing decisions. Different testing types have different uses and limits.

PGT refers to embryo genetic testing before transfer. Scope, eligibility, limitations and costs should be confirmed with the treating clinic.

Category: Treatments & procedures
Chinese term: 胚胎植入前遗传学检测
Boundary: Not medical diagnosis

KEY POINTS

What to clarify

01PGT-A, PGT-M and PGT-SR address different questions
02Testing does not guarantee pregnancy or live birth
03Reports and embryo handling rules vary by clinic and country
04Cost and refund or guardian-fund terms require clear agreement

Clinical use

FutureSeeds reviews PGT needs when preparing clinic communication and seed guardian fund eligibility discussions.

Medical interpretation, medication choices and treatment decisions should be confirmed by licensed clinicians and the selected hospital.

01Which PGT type is being discussed and why?
02What report will the clinic issue after testing?
03How are mosaic or inconclusive results handled?

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions before clinic communication

Which PGT type is being discussed and why?: Use this question to prepare records and clarify next steps with the selected clinic or doctor.
What report will the clinic issue after testing?: Use this question to prepare records and clarify next steps with the selected clinic or doctor.
How are mosaic or inconclusive results handled?: Use this question to prepare records and clarify next steps with the selected clinic or doctor.

EXTERNAL SOURCES

References

External links open the original publisher pages and are not FutureSeeds-owned content.

01
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority（HFEA）Frequently asked questions about PGT-A
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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority（HFEA）PGT-M and PGT-SR
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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority（HFEA）In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority（HFEA）Treatment add-ons with limited evidence
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