Application Detail
Status
OpenDescription of Medical Service
PGD is a technique which is applied within the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) process, to detect whether an embryo created in vitro has a specific genetic defect. PGD is defined as: testing of cells from pre-implantation embryos for the detection of genetic and/or chromosomal disorders before embryo transfer.Description of Medical Condition
PGD is used by couples who know that they carry a serious genetic disorder (and are therefore at risk of having affected offspring) to have a child free of the disorder.Reason for Application
New MBS itemMedical Service Type
InvestigativePrevious Application Number
1165Associated Documentation
Application Form
-PICO Confirmation
-Assessment Report
-Public Summary Document
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