PGT Testing in Indore: Preimplantation Genetic Testing
PGT tests IVF embryos for chromosome problems or a known inherited disease before transfer. Compare PGT-A, PGT-M and PGT-SR, their benefits, limits and rules.
Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) checks embryos created through IVF for specific genetic or chromosomal problems before one is transferred to the uterus. It can help couples who carry an inherited disease or a chromosomal rearrangement to have a baby unaffected by that condition. At Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore, PGT is offered after genetic counselling and only for medical reasons; sex selection is illegal and is never performed.
Types of PGT
- PGT-A – screens for an abnormal number of chromosomes (aneuploidy)
- PGT-M – tests for a specific single-gene disorder known in the family, such as thalassaemia
- PGT-SR – for couples where one partner carries a chromosomal translocation or inversion
How PGT Is Done
- IVF with ICSI creates embryos.
- On day 5–6, a few cells are gently removed from the outer layer (trophectoderm) of each blastocyst.
- Embryos are frozen while the biopsy is analysed in a genetics laboratory.
- An embryo reported as unaffected is transferred in a later frozen cycle.
Limitations You Should Know
PGT does not test for every possible condition, results can occasionally be inconclusive or mosaic, and testing does not replace pregnancy screening tests. Some embryos may not survive biopsy and freezing. For PGT-A in particular, benefit for routine IVF patients has not been proven. A prenatal test (such as CVS or amniocentesis) may still be advised during pregnancy.
Why Families Choose Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore
- Fertility, embryology, high-risk obstetrics and a Level 3 NICU in one hospital, so care continues after a positive pregnancy test.
- Senior IVF team with 30+ years of clinical experience, including clinical embryologists.
- Counselling for both partners, transparent written estimates and cashless TPA/insurance desk support where policies allow.
Related Services
- Genetic Counselling in Indore for Couples and Families
- PGT-A Test in Indore
- PGT-M in Indore
- PGT-SR in Indore
- Fertility Centre in Indore
Medical References
- HFEA - Embryo testing and treatments for disease
- HFEA - Treatment add-ons rating
- NHS - Genetic and genomic testing
This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment decisions are made only after an in-person evaluation by a qualified doctor at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore.
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How We Treat Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
Frequently Asked Questions
PGT may technically detect sex chromosomes, but using it to select sex is a criminal offence under the PC-PNDT Act, and this information is never disclosed.
No. It reduces the risk of the specific condition tested but cannot rule out every problem.
Biopsy at the blastocyst stage is widely used and considered safe when performed by experienced embryologists.
Couples who carry a known single-gene disorder, such as both partners being thalassaemia carriers.
Yes, counselling before PGT is essential to understand the test, its accuracy and alternatives.
Dr. Vedant Jain is an IVF Consultant, Gynecologist, and Certified Embryologist at Asian Navkar Hospital, Indore. Holding post-graduate degrees including an MS and DNB in Obstetrics and Gynecology, he practises reproductive medicine at Asian Navkar Hospital. Dr. Jain specializes in advanced Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), complex infertility assessments, low AMH (ovarian reserve) optimization, and fertility preservation. By combining clinical gynecology with laboratory embryology, he works with couples who have had unsuccessful IVF cycles to plan further evaluation and treatment.
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