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NIPD Genetics: Amfira PGT

Nov 10, 2020

NIPD Genetics has launched Amfira PGT, a preimplantation genetic test to detect genetic abnormalities in embryos. The test consists of two panels, the PGT-A panel for aneuploidies for individuals or couples undergoing in vitro fertilization, and the PGT-SR panel for structural rearrangements for couples diagnosed with a structural rearrangement. Both panels can detect selected male polyploidies, as well as deletions and duplications larger than 10 megabases. The turnaround time is five to seven days from sample receipt.

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