PGD Disorders Tested

The list of conditions for whch PGD is performed is being extended rapidly. PGD involves chemical stimulation of the mother to produce several oocytes, which are then collected in a short procedure, guided by ultrasound. These oocytes are then fertilized in-vitro and the resulting embryos are analyzed to assure that they do not carry the mutation. If the mother has the mutation, polar body biopsy is performed to select the oocytes to transfer. If the father is affected, blastomere biopsy is performed. All this testing is done with the strictest quality control, with analysis of the mutation and its linked markers to minimize the risk of allele drop-out and preferential amplification. At present the PGD Disorders tested list includes the list below. Where possible we provided a link to a website with more information under "Disorder Tested", a link to a medical website under "Link", an "X" to indicate a healthy "Baby" was conceived, and an "X" to indicate a "PGD" and "Pregnancy" procedure is available.