Preimplantation Genetic Testing PGT

PGT involves the removal of one or more cells from embryos before they are transferred. This is followed by testing of the cells to find out the number of chromosomes, using either NGS or array-CGH methods.If the cells are found to have an abnormal chromosome number, then the embryo is less likely to implant or the child may have a condition like Down’s Syndrome. In this way embryos can be screened in order to select the most viable embryos for embryo transfer.This treatment is an add-on, to find out more information about about this treatment please follow the link to HFEA website.

Treatment Funding

NHS-funded treatment

The clinical commissioning group (CCG) where your GP is based is responsible for your NHS healthcare costs. Each CCG receives limited funds from central government, which means that each CCG has to set its own priorities. Some CCGs do fund IVF, but usually to a limited extent. Others do not fund IVF at all.The CCGs set their own criteria for treatment to which the assisted conception unit at St Helier Hospital must adhere. If you live within the Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth area and are registered with a GP, you may be eligible for NHS-funded treatment, provided you meet their eligibility criteria.

Self-funded treatment

You may wish to fund your own treatment if your CCG does not fund IVF, or if you do not wish to wait for funding, or if you are not eligible for NHS funding.

We describe the treatment as ‘self-funded’ rather than ‘private’ because the treatment is exactly the same as for patients funded by the NHS. The charges we make are non-profit-making: they are at cost price. All income from self-funded patients is put back into the IVF programme.