Eurofins GENTIS Partners with Thien Hanh General Hospital: Expanding Medical Genetics Solutions in Tay Nguyen

Strengthening Professional Collaboration in Medical Genetics

At the program, representatives of Thien Hanh General Hospital shared insights into the increasingly important role of medical genetics in healthcare, particularly in reproductive health. The collaboration between the two organizations aims to leverage their respective professional strengths, strengthen professional connections, and gradually integrate medical genetics solutions into local healthcare practice.

As part of the program, experts also provided updates on professional topics related to assisted reproduction and prenatal diagnosis.

Specialist Level I Physician Nguyen Van Thong – Head of the Department of Medical Genetics, Hung Vuong Hospital, shared insights into the role of Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) in assisted reproduction. PGT refers to a group of genetic tests performed on embryos during in vitro fertilization (IVF) to provide genetic information that supports the selection of appropriate embryos based on clinical indications.

In the field of prenatal diagnosis, MSc., MD Nguyen Thi Le – Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thien Hanh General Hospital, provided practical information on amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS), two techniques used in prenatal diagnosis according to specific clinical indications.

Collaborating on the Implementation of Genetic Testing Services

Under the cooperation agreement, Eurofins GENTIS and Thien Hanh General Hospital will collaborate on implementing genetic testing services for assisted reproduction, prenatal screening, and newborn screening.

In assisted reproduction, Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) has been identified as one of the key service areas. The application of PGT can provide additional information about the genetic characteristics of embryos, supporting physicians and couples during counseling and the selection of appropriate embryos in IVF treatment.

For prenatal screening, the two organizations will collaborate on implementing Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) and related genetic testing programs, contributing additional information on the risk of certain genetic abnormalities in the fetus.

In addition, the collaboration aims to expand newborn screening for certain congenital metabolic and endocrine disorders. Early detection may facilitate appropriate monitoring, assessment, and intervention for infants in accordance with professional guidelines.

Expanding Training Activities and Community Healthcare Initiatives

In addition to implementing genetic testing services, Eurofins GENTIS and Thien Hanh General Hospital have agreed to collaborate on organizing specialized seminars, antenatal classes, and health education and communication activities in the future. These programs aim to update professional knowledge while raising public awareness of the role of genetic testing in healthcare.

Eurofins GENTIS will also collaborate in developing support policies for customers at Thien Hanh General Hospital, helping facilitate access to specialized genetic testing for people in Dak Lak and Tay Nguyen locally.

The collaboration between Eurofins GENTIS and Thien Hanh General Hospital marks a step toward strengthening professional connections and expanding access to medical genetics solutions.

Through this collaboration, the two organizations aim to contribute to improving the quality of healthcare services and addressing the increasingly diverse and specialized healthcare needs of people in Dak Lak and Tay Nguyen.