The QF-PCR test diagnoses the existence of trisomy of chromosomes: 

• 13 (Patau syndrome),
• 18 (Edwards syndrome),
• 21 (Down syndrome).

It is also possible to determine complete triploidy as well as changes in the number of sex chromosomes XXY and X0 (Klinefelter and Turner syndromes) and changes of type XXX and/or XYY. 

From samples of abortive material the test further diagnoses the existence of trisomies 15, 16 and 22 (main causes of miscarriage in the first trimester of pregnancy). 

Test results are obtained within one business day. 

Samples required are chorionic villi cells (CVS), 3-5ml of amniotic fluid (even in late pregnancy, after 21 weeks), 1 ml of blood from the umbilical cord or abortive material. 

For the QF-PCR test only 3-5ml of amniotic fluid is necessary, reducing the risk of sampling of material for the pregnancy. The QF-PCR test from amniotic fluid can be done even in late pregnancy. 

We also are able to do both QF-PCR and cytogenetic tests from the same sample of amniotic fluid or umbilical cord blood. 

There are no special requirements for the transport of samples. The sample can be sent by post, and is suitable for analysis several days after sampling. 

 

Prices 

These prices do not include sampling of CVS, amniotic fluid or umbilical cord blood - samples are taken exclusively by gynecologists at extra cost. You can find a list of gynecologists on the right side of this page. 

Genetic disorders 

QF-PCR 13.000Both tests (QF-PCR and cytogenetics) 30.000 

Combined tests 

QF-PCR and cytomegalovirus 20.000QF-PCR and toxoplasma 20.000QF-PCR, cytomegalovirus and toxoplasmosis 26.000 

Prices for all health tests and payment instructions can be found here. 

 

Links 

• Cytogenetics
• QF-PCR and cytogenetics