Pre-implantation diagnostics (PID) allows genetic testing of a developing embryo even before it is implanted in the uterus. PID therefore always requires artificial insemination as part of fertility treatment. In PID, cells are taken at a very early stage of development for genetic testing.
In order for PID to be possible, the predisposition to a specific monogenic disease or a specific chromosomal abnormality must have been precisely determined by preliminary tests in the family.
In Germany, there are precise legal regulations on preimplantation diagnostics. PID can only be performed in special PID centers with a special license. PID centers consist of a human genetics center and a fertility center. Before each PID, an ethics committee of the medical association must approve the diagnosis and treatment.
Each individual couple must submit an individual application to the relevant ethics committee for PID (with the support of the PID center, after review of the genetic findings).
MVZ KinderwunschzentrumDortmund GmbH
Prof. Dr. Dieterle, Dr. Neuer und Prof. Dr. Greb
Olpe 19 |44135 Dortmund
MVZ Institut für Labormedizin und Klinische Genetik Rhein/Ruhr GmbH
Dr. Hammans, Prof. Dr. Epplen
Willy-Brandt-Platz 4 | 45127 Essen
Deutsche Klinik Bad Münder
Dr. Wegener, Dr. Baßler, Dr. Chandra
Hannoversche Str. 24 | 31848 Bad Münder
amedes MVZ wagnerstibbe für Laboratoriumsmedizin, Hämostaseologie, Humangenetik und Mikrobiologie GmbH
PD Dr. Meins, Univ.-Prof. Epplen, Dr. Glaubitz
Georgstr. 50 | 30159 Hannover
A PID is currently not a benefit of the statutory health insurance and must therefore be financed by the couple themselves. However, it is advisable to apply for reimbursement from the statutory or private health insurance.
The costs of a PID depend on the type of genetic disease to be examined and will be discussed during the consultation.
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