Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
The Scottish Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) service was designated as a national service in 2005. Cytogenetic testing for fetal chromosome abnormalities is offered at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. On 1st April 2010, the nationally designated PGD service was expanded to provide molecular single gene testing for PGD at The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, NHS Lothian.
PGD refers to procedures that are performed on embryos prior to implantation or oocytes prior to fertilisation. PGD is a procedure which allows the testing of embryos at an early stage of development to identify if they are affected by genetic disorder / chromosome abnormality. It can also be used to determine the sex of the embryo where there is a risk of an X-linked disorder.
An Expert Panel for PGD was established in 2010 to develop a framework for ensuring that decisions made relating to access to and prioritisation of patients in the Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis Service in Scotland are reasonable, transparent and justifiable. A copy of the Framework is available below:
Annual Report
The most recent annual report for the service is available below:
Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis Annual Report 2009/10 [19 pages, 120Kb]
National Services Division contacts:
To contact members of NSD staff, please visit our staff contacts page.
James Steven, Programme Manager
Louise Wilson, Assistant Programme Manager
Hannah Cornish, Programme Support Officer
