Preimplantation genetic diagnosis

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a technique which involves the genetic testing of embryos created through IVF for deleterious, heritable genetic conditions which are known to be present in the family of those seeking treatment and from which the embryos are known to be at risk.

The table below list examples of some conditions that have been licensed for PGD.

Examples of licensed PGD conditions (26.7 Kb)
 

Last updated: 21 December 2007