Studies of medical genetics
Our clinic has performed the studies of medical genetics from year 1998. Our main partners are Private Hospital Fertilitas, Finnish laboratory company Medix Laboratories Ltd, Women's Clinic of the East Tallinn Central Hospital and Pelgulinna Maternity Hospital of Tallinn.
We carry out studies on chromosomes originating from blood, skin biopsy and amniotic fluid (see prenatal diagnostics). Upon studying blood chromosomes it is possible to obtain information about the chromosomal diseases of children and adults. The study of fetal cell chromosomes on amniocentesis enables to diagnose severe chromosomal diseases prenatally.
We perform all medical procedure on site, starting from sampling (amniotic fluid), chromosome analysis and ending with the interpretation of results and patient counselling. The results of chromosome studies are communicated to patient three weeks after sampling.
Since 2008 we also perform DNA mutation analysis at Nova Vita Clinic. Currently, we provide the analyses of coagulating factor gene mutations related to hereditary thrombophilia and lactose intolerance tests.
At our clinic geneticist Riina Žordania sees patients and provides consultation on the necessity of medical genetics studies. The geneticist also explains the results of analyses.