Embryo in the first stages of division 8-cell stage

PGD Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

During Preimplantation genetic diagnosis a hole is made into the zona pelucida and a pipette is used to remove one cell out of the 8-cell stage of the embryo (blastomere biobsy). The opening of the zona pelucida is mostly done by a specific laser drilling system.
Aim is to check for specific genetic abnormality e.g. cystic fibrosis, aneuploidy.


Top PGD configuration Leica AM6000


PGD configuration with Eppendorf NK2


Leica DMI3000 B with Narishige Manipulators

PGD configuration with Narishige Manipulator