Responding to the growing demand for the application of PGT solutions in assisted reproduction, Eurofins GENTIS recently collaborated with Phenikaa Hospital to organize a professional working session. The meeting focused on exchanging insights and updating advanced genetic testing solutions currently applied in reproductive medicine, including specialized technologies and services developed and implemented by Eurofins GENTIS.
Representing Eurofins GENTIS, Dr. Nguyen Quang Vinh (Laboratory Director) directly presented and reported on the professional content at the session. On the Phenikaa Hospital side, the meeting was attended by a team of physicians, specialists, and technicians in assisted reproduction, who engaged in in-depth discussions on the practical application of genetic testing in IVF treatment.
At the meeting, Dr. Vinh provided an overview of the PGT testing system currently implemented at Eurofins GENTIS, with a focus on PGT-A/SR—preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies and structural rearrangements. PGT-A/SR enables comprehensive analysis of all 24 chromosomes, detecting numerical and structural abnormalities, including aneuploidy, deletions, duplications, and mosaicism. The application of PGT-A/SR helps IVF clinicians select embryos with higher implantation potential, reduce the risk of early miscarriage, and increase embryo transfer success rates, particularly in advanced-age patients, those with repeated IVF failures, or a history of pregnancy loss. Data shared by Eurofins GENTIS showed that embryos with chromosomal abnormalities account for nearly half of all analyzed samples. This highlights the importance of preimplantation genetic testing, as many embryos with good morphology may still harbor underlying genetic abnormalities that can directly affect pregnancy outcomes if not screened early.
In addition to PGT-A/SR, PGT-M was another topic of particular interest to Phenikaa Hospital. This solution is designed for couples who carry genes associated with inherited diseases but wish to have healthy children free from these conditions. Eurofins GENTIS has currently implemented more than 100 PGT-M protocols for a wide range of conditions such as thalassemia, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), hemophilia, and other rare genetic disorders, using advanced technologies including next-generation sequencing (NGS), STR, SNP analysis, and karyomapping. The integration of PGT-M with IVF helps prevent genetic diseases at the embryo stage, delivering long-term benefits for the health of future generations.
Within the framework of the session, Dr. Vinh also highlighted Eurofins GENTIS’s testing capacity and internationally standardized laboratory system, featuring the Illumina MiSeq NGS platform and specialized analysis software BlueFuse. Notably, the achievement of CAP accreditation for PGT testing serves as strong evidence of quality, reliability, and standardization across the entire genetic testing workflow at GENTIS.
Beyond introducing genetic testing services and modern laboratory infrastructure, Dr. Nguyen Quang Vinh also directly addressed professional questions from Phenikaa Hospital’s experts and physicians, helping clarify practical issues related to the application of genetic testing in assisted reproduction. Physicians at Phenikaa Hospital highly appreciated the professional insights, real-world data, and testing solutions provided by Eurofins GENTIS, considering them an important foundation for improving treatment outcomes and the quality of care for IVF patients.
The professional exchange between Eurofins GENTIS and Phenikaa Hospital not only held academic value but also opened up directions for sustainable collaboration in training, clinical consultation, and the implementation of advanced genetic testing solutions. Through close cooperation, both parties expect to contribute to improving IVF treatment effectiveness, reducing the psychological and financial burden on patients, and delivering meaningful value to the community in the journey toward fulfilling the dream of having healthy children.
