Amnio-PCR is a rapid method by which major chromosome
abnormalities including Down syndrome can be diagnosed following
amniocentesis. This provides a definitive result on average within
24-48 hours of sample receipt.
Laboratory testing uses a small portion of the routine
amniocentesis sample to recover fetal DNA which is used to screen
for those major chromosome abnormalities which are known to cause
birth defect.
Amnio-PCR was pioneered and developed as a clinical assay by TDL
Genetics,at The Doctors Laboratory. The test is available to
patients worldwide. Samples of amniotic fluid are received in our
London laboratory where the rapid diagnosis is undertaken.