Prenatal and preconceptional testing - Genetic test CME

Prenatal testing

1. Invasive prenatal genetic screening

Investigation of genetic disorders in the foetus based on DNA obtained using an invasive prenatal test (chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis). Targeted prenatal DNA testing is only done when 1 of the parents (for dominant and sex-linked disorders) or both parents (for recessive disorders) are carriers of a specific genetic disorder, and only after prior genetic consultation with the parents. Please contact the centre in advance for exceptional cases or disorders.

• Prenatal genetic screening (Dutch Only)

2. NIPT

The non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPT) can be performed from the 12th week of pregnancy, but always taking into account the possibilities and limitations of the test.

• Learn more about NIPT

Preconceptional screening

Genetic carrier screening

Genetic carrier screening is offered to couples with a desire to have children, in which both partners are carriers of the same genetic condition. The test is performed only if the application is completed on one document for both partners, and after receiving the consent form signed by both partners and the applicant.

• Genetic Carrier Screening (Dutch only)

Reproductive genetics screening

Research in the context of fertility problems and repeated miscarriage and in the preparation of medically assisted reproduction.

• Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and screening (PGT) is used in couples who are carriers of a monogenic or chromosomal abnormality and do not want to pass it on to their potential children
• Reproductive Genetics Diagnosis (Dutch only)