Genetic testing for men

There are many causes of infertility or problems with abnormal pregnancies at an early stage of gestation. Genetic abnormalities may be one of them. Our clinic provides a range of genetic tests to diagnose the cause of failures.
There are many causes of infertility or problems with abnormal pregnancies at an early stage of gestation. Genetic abnormalities may be one of them. Our clinic provides a range of genetic tests to diagnose the cause of failures.

What is genetic testing?

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What is genetic testing?

The information embedded in DNA, which we inherit from our parents, is decisive for our lives, how we develop diseases, how susceptible we are to disease or, ultimately, our chances of having healthy offspring. Genetic testing entails analysing a person’s genetic material and detecting possible mutations.

 

The tests that are most commonly done to determine the cause of infertility or miscarriages are:

 

• Y-chromosome AZF region mutation testing is a blood or saliva test. It is mainly recommended for men presenting with azoospermia or other severe male factor, in order to detect abnormalities in the Y chromosome. Abnormalities in this area result in reduced semen quality and can be inherited by male offspring.

• CFTR gene mutation testing is a blood or saliva test. It allows for detecting mutations in the CFTR gene, responsible for the onset of cystic fibrosis and potentially causing infertility in men and women.

• Karyotype testing is a blood test done in both men and women. Karyotype testing helps to determine the number and structure of chromosomes in the tested person.

• • HLA-C typing is a blood test done in both men and women. This test can be helpful in diagnosing immuno-mediated infertility and frequent treatment failures.
About testing

Practised approaches

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Blood sample collection

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Saliva sample collection

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A sample containing DNA is required to perform a genetic test. Luckily, it is quick and painless, and only a small sample of saliva or blood is required for testing.
Good to know

Preparation

for testing

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Genetic testing is done in cases of:

• infertility
• recurrent miscarriage
• failure of treatment with assisted reproductive technology, including treatment failure in an in vitro fertilisation program
• a family history of genetic diseases
• poor semen parameters
• birth of an older child with a genetic defect
• primary amenorrhoea

Blood tests do not require any special preparation. It is important that the patient stays adequately hydrated. The tests are done in the morning.

The patient must fast for saliva sample tests (AZF, CFTR). On the day of the examination, they must not smoke, chew gum nor brush their teeth. If there is a problem with bleeding gums, the test should be postponed until the condition has resolved.

Course of testing

Stage 1

Fill in the test consent form

The Patient fills in the test consent form.

Stage 2

We collect a blood or saliva sample

We collect and appropriately label a blood or saliva sample. We send the sample to an external genetic laboratory.

Stage 3

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The test results are usually available within approx. 14 days; the midwife collecting the sample will inform you of the exact waiting time.

Test price list

CFTR gene testing – 36 mutations
PLN 850
CFTR gene testing – 7 mutations
PLN 550
Peripheral blood lymphocyte karyotype
PLN 490
Molecular HLA-C typing
PLN 550
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I would like to wholeheartedly thank the ARTVIMED staff for making our dream of becoming parents come true. Our beloved baby son was born on 15 May this year.

Thanks to the physicians at the clinic, the whole IVF procedure was successful on the first try 🙂 We received the best care at each step. I had the opportunity to meet several doctors at the clinic during my appointments, and each one proved to be an outstanding professional.

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We found this doctor after several years of struggling to conceive a child and being treated by specialists who knew nothing about infertility. The doctor immediately outlined a definite plan of action, ordered the right diagnostic tests, and referred us to the hospital for testing. As a result, the treatment progressed in the right direction.[…]

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Patient and taking every moment to help or clear up doubts if necessary. Thanks to the Doctor, we are parents of a 5-month-old miracle baby. Highly recommended

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Dr Baran is by far the gentlest, most thorough gynaecologist interested in the patient’s concerns that I have ever encountered.

Immense knowledge of endometriosis, the skills to provide complete ultrasound testing for it and the know how to guide a patient dealing with this unpleasant disease. […]

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Although our little sunshine is already 6 years old, so far, when I look at her, I still have Dr Chrostowski and the Artvimed clinic in my mind… Dr Chrostowski has got that something about him that, when you are in his office, you know that you couldn’t have found a better place. I will always highly recommend ARTVIMED to everyone.

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We would like to thank the entire ARTVIMED Team – our little miracle was born 2 weeks ago. Many thanks are due, in particular, to Dr Posadzka, through whom the right diagnostic work began, and to Dr Chrostowski, who guided further treatment, punctures, and transfer. I also had the pleasure of dealing with most of the doctors during the course of my diagnosis and each one showed a great deal of support and professionalism. We would also like to thank the Embryology Team – without you, our son would not be here. Thank you for the beautiful work of the whole clinic!

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