NCRS works with the nation’s most outstanding genetics labs
- Reprogenetics (http://www.reprogenetics.com/) is a private genetics lab that has been specializing in PGD and PGS since 1991. Their founders, Dr. Santiago Munné and Dr. Jacques Cohen, have been leaders in the field. Reprogenetics provides testing through PCR, FISH, aCGH and SNP. NCRS uses this lab for over 95 percent of its cases.
- Genesis Genetics (http://www.genesisgenetics.org) is located in Detroit. Dr. Mark Hughes, its founder and medical director has been a leader in the field of genetics, specializing in the diagnosis of single gene disorders.
- Reproductive Genetics Institute (http://www.reproductivegenetics.com) is in Chicago. They also have a special focus in single gene disorders and an emphasis on polar body biopsy.
- Gene Security Network (www.genesecurity.net).
Understanding Genetic Test Results
| Type of test | Indication | Is ICSI required? | Day of biopsy | Genetics Reference Lab |
| PCR DNA amplification technique |
Single gene disorders |
Yes | Typically Day 3 with fresh transfer |
Genesis Genetics Reprogenetics Reproductive Genetics Institute (RGI) |
| FISH Detection of chromosome number (limited to 12 of the 23 chromosomes) |
Chromosomal Problems and Gender |
No | Day 3 with fresh transfer or Day 5 biopsy with frozen transfer |
Reprogenetics RGI |
| CGH Detection of chromosome number (all 23) |
Chromosomal Problems |
Yes | Day 3 with fresh transfer or Day 5 biopsy with frozen transfer |
Reprogenetics |
| SNP Whole genome analysis |
Single gene disorder s and chromosomal problems |
Yes | Day 3 with fresh transfer or Day 5 biopsy with frozen transfer |
Gene Security Network (GSN) |
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