Molecular Genetic Tests

The services provided in the molecular laboratory section of this center are as follows:

1. Investigation of Y chromosome deletions (AZFa, AZFb, AZFc).

2. Study of coagulation factors (MTHFR, Factor V Leiden, Prothrombin).

3. Study of polymorphism of infertility-related genes such as FSH and LH receptors, etc.

4. For cancer Real-time PCR markers.

5. Diagnosis of sex therapy by examining the SRY gene.

About Us

The purpose of genetic counseling in the clinic of Yazd Infertility Research and Treatment Center is not only to assess the risk of possible abnormalities, but also the cause and how it is inherited, the use of various tests to diagnose the abnormality and how to diagnose, approach and treat the disease.

Who needs genetic counseling?

-Parents of a neonate born with a congenital genetic abnormality.

-In cases where there is a history of genetic disorder in the family.

-Pregnant women over 35 years old.

-A person known to be a carrier of a pathogenic gene (may not be sick himself or show no symptoms but can pass the defective gene to the next generation) such as cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, hemophilia, sickle cell anemia ,and thalassemia.

-In cases where genetic abnormalities have been suggested by screening tests such as alpha fetoprotein.

-Individuals or couples belonging to an ethnic or racial group in which a specific inherited disease is common.

-Couples with a history of recurrent miscarriages.

-Pregnant women who have been exposed to certain medications or radiation therapy or who have a severe infection.

-History of specific diseases in the family such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc.