PGS testing is done to enhance in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. The purpose of PGS is to increase the chance of becoming pregnant and lower the chance of miscarriage.
A PGS test reveals the number of chromosomes in one or a few cells from each embryo of an IVF cycle. Embryos with the normal number of chromosomes (46) have a better chance of implanting and are essential in creating a healthy pregnancy.
PGS using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), also known as “Embryo Screening”, is a test performed on a few cells obtained from the embryo and provides the following benefits:
• Screen all 24 chromosomes for any chromosomal abnormality such as Down syndrome and Edward’s syndrome
• Identify the gender of embryos
• Embryos without chromosomal abnormalities are at reduced risk for miscarriage
