Embryo Genetic Testing at Tbilisi Georgia IVF Hospital

Choosing which embryo to transfer is one of the most important decisions in any IVF cycle. Embryo genetic testing gives patients and doctors more information to make that choice. At our IVF clinic in Tbilisi, Georgia, testing is performed in a modern laboratory and supported by dedicated genetic counseling, so results are always explained clearly.

What Embryo Genetic Testing Is

Embryo genetic testing, also called preimplantation genetic testing or PGT, examines a few cells taken from an embryo before it is transferred to the uterus. The goal is to find embryos with the right number of chromosomes or free from a known inherited condition, which can improve the chance of a healthy pregnancy and reduce the risk of miscarriage.

The Main Types of Testing

PGT A screens for aneuploidy, meaning an abnormal number of chromosomes. Most early miscarriages and many failed IVF cycles are linked to this problem, and the risk rises with maternal age.

PGT M is used when parents carry a known single gene condition, such as cystic fibrosis, thalassemia, or spinal muscular atrophy. It identifies embryos that have not inherited the condition.

PGT SR is designed for parents who carry a chromosomal rearrangement, such as a translocation. These parents are often healthy themselves, but their embryos can receive unbalanced chromosomes.

How the Process Works

The testing follows a standard IVF cycle. After ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, and fertilization, embryos are grown in our laboratory until the blastocyst stage, usually day 5 or 6. An embryologist carefully removes a small number of cells from the outer layer of the embryo, the part that becomes the placenta, so the inner cells that form the baby are left undisturbed. The embryo is then frozen using vitrification while the biopsy sample is analyzed with next generation sequencing. Results are typically ready within several days, and a suitable embryo is transferred in a later frozen cycle.

Who May Benefit

Genetic testing is commonly discussed with women of advanced maternal age, couples with a history of repeated miscarriage, patients with several unsuccessful IVF cycles, families with an inherited condition, and carriers of chromosomal rearrangements. It is not necessary for everyone, and our specialists will tell you honestly whether it is likely to help in your case.

Limits and Realistic Expectations

Testing cannot create healthy embryos, it can only help select among the ones available. Some cycles produce no embryos suitable for transfer, and no test is completely free of error, so prenatal screening during pregnancy is still recommended. Some embryos show a mix of normal and abnormal cells, called mosaicism, and interpreting these results calls for careful counseling.

Genetic Counseling Comes First

Before testing begins, a genetic counselor reviews your family history, explains which test fits your situation, and discusses what the results can and cannot tell you. After results arrive, the same team helps you understand them and choose the next step.

Why Patients Choose Our Tbilisi Team

As a full service IVF clinic, center, and hospital in Tbilisi, we combine experienced embryologists, modern sequencing technology, and clear communication. Our international patient team supports scheduling, travel, and coordination with your doctor at home.

If you are considering embryo genetic testing, our team in Tbilisi, Georgia is ready to review your history and explain your options.