Yourgene Well being (a part of the Novacyt group of firms), a number one worldwide molecular diagnostics group, has put in the primary non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) workflow in Colombia at Genetix, a high-tech medical group specialised in human genetic prognosis. Genetix launched its NipTest at a launch occasion held in Bogotá, Colombia, yesterday night to lift consciousness of this new native NIPT provision amongst clinicians within the area. The service will make the most of Yourgene’s IONA® Nx NIPT Workflow to ship quick, correct NIPT outcomes for expectant dad and mom in Colombia, serving to to scale back turnaround occasions and delivery issues.
Using Yourgene’s IONA Nx NIPT Workflow provides Genetix an entire CE-marked in vitro diagnostic (IVD) machine to determine its personal quality-assured prenatal screening service in-house. The IONA take a look at has been validated on a extremely versatile and scalable workflow, appropriate for low- to high-volume pattern throughput, enabling the rising medical laboratory to fulfill rising calls for.
The NIPT is carried out utilizing cell-free placental DNA from maternal blood to display screen for aneuploidies: trisomy 21 (Down’s syndrome), trisomy 18 (Edwards’ syndrome) or trisomy 13 (Patau’s syndrome), and will also be used to find out the intercourse of the fetus. The evaluation is carried out utilizing next-generation sequencing expertise, with take a look at outcomes out there in three days.
Beforehand, blood samples collected in Colombia have been despatched to the USA for testing, delaying turnaround occasions and growing prices with extra delivery bills. By providing entry to its NipTest domestically, Genetix will assist to make sure expectant dad and mom obtain dependable outcomes rapidly, whereas decreasing the necessity for invasive exams and the related stress and anxiousness.
We’re thrilled to help Genetix by enabling them to ship a sophisticated prenatal screening answer domestically to the pregnant moms in Colombia. We stay up for an extended and fruitful relationship with their pioneering staff.
We’re immensely proud, as soon as once more, to be contributing to affected person care the place it’s wanted. Yourgene is dedicated to delivering best-in-class NIPT options and continues to be a number one participant within the world market and a trusted supplier.
Lyn Rees, CEO, Yourgene Well being
Dr. Claudia Serrano, Normal and Scientific Director, Genetix, mentioned: “We’re excited to supply this non-invasive take a look at for the primary time in Colombia and are delighted to have the backing of our esteemed companions, Yourgene Well being.
We attempt to advance diagnostic companies and remodel prenatal genetics in our nation, and the launch of the NipTest is a testomony to this. Yourgene’s quality-assured IONA Nx NIPT Workflow empowers us to ship quick, correct and dependable NIPT options, serving to us to enhance the lives of our sufferers and their households.”
