NEW DELHI, October 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Prenatal genetic screening has always been stressed by the obstetricians, but the lack of an accurate and non-invasive technique in this field has always caused hesitations in couples to go for it. This situation seems to be changing with introduction of the NACE (Non-invasive Analysis for Chromosomal Examination) test. This is a prenatal genetic screening test launched recently in India by Igenomix. NACE helps in early detection of various chromosomal abnormalities such as Patau's syndrome, Edward's syndrome and Down's syndrome.
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Dr. Rajni Khajuria, Lab Manager, Igenomix says, "NACE is a simple blood test i.e. it just needs a sample of peripheral blood of the mother. This sample is then analyzed for cell free fetal DNA circulating in mother's plasma with the help of next generation sequencing technology and advanced bioinformatics analysis."
The company claims NACE to be completely risk-free and non-invasive. "NACE is a NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Test). It can detect genetic abnormalities from the 10th week of gestation onwards, without compromising the pregnancy. The results are declared within 7-10 days of taking a sample. This test is highly accurate -the chances of false positives are just 0.1%.
Chromosomal abnormalities can lead to different kinds of disorders and diseases in babies such as heart and lung disease, intellectual disabilities, deformed facial features and so on. However, with NACE early detection of a chromosomal abnormality is possible, giving time to parents to take suitable decisions regarding the pregnancy and the baby.
Indian parents are looking towards NACE with a great hope. Such test will help them in avoiding unnecessary invasive genetic testing techniques. Igenomix's team of highly qualified medical professionals considers NACE completely safe for both mother and her baby. They recommend NACE to every woman who has any chances of having chromosomal abnormalities in her child.
About Igenomix:
It is a Spain-based company working in the field of advanced reproductive genetics and infertility treatment. Already having 7 labs worldwide, Igenomix is still expanding its state-of-the-art infrastructure at a rapid pace in India. Headed by Dr. Carlos Simon (2011 Jaime I award-winner for Clinical Research), R&D team of Igenomix has been constantly developing innovative techniques in the field of reproductive genetic diagnosis.
For more information, visit us at:
Igenomix India
13, Olaf, Palme Marg, Vasant Vihar
New Delhi, India - 110057
Website: nace.igenomix.co.in
Media Contact:
Deepak Budhiraja
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+91-11-66517800
Igenomix India
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