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Genetic Testing (PGT)

PGT-A, PGT-M, and PGT-SR availability and quality

The country comparison

Which countries are best for genetic testing (pgt)

The destinations ranked high→low under this lens — each with the reasoning behind its score, the cited evidence one click down, and its full report. The verdict is free; the report is the depth.

19 / 19 Countries ranked

Researched and assessed by the Epidaurus editorial pipeline against our published scale. A country below the rule is not yet assessed enough — never ranked last.

  1. 1 United Arab Emirates AE 4.5/5 Good The UAE demonstrates strong PGT capabilities with 4 CAP-accredited laboratories offering all three PGT types, >98% accuracy rates exceeding all rubric thresholds, and comprehensive regulatory oversight including recen... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 9 cited points
    • Four CAP-accredited PGT laboratories: Igenomix Dubai (2016), Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic (3 UAE labs, January 2025), First Genomix, and ART Genomics
    • All three PGT types available: PGT-A at 8+ clinics; PGT-M with cystic fibrosis, SMA, Huntington's, beta-thalassemia, and sickle cell anemia testing; PGT-SR at Igenomix, First Genomix, and ART Genomics
    • NGS-based PGT-A accuracy rates >98% reported at leading facilities; Fakih's Geneus panel screens 2,205 DNA variations for 350 medical conditions
    • Seven major integrated IVF centers: ART Fertility Clinics (4 locations, IVI RMA Global partnership), Bourn Hall (3 locations), Fakih IVF, MMC IVF, American Hospital Dubai, Al Ain Fertility Center, and Almond Blossoms
    • Turnaround times 7-14 days for PGT-A; Al Ain Fertility Center advertises next-day results in select cases
    • Comprehensive regulatory framework: Federal Law No. 7/2019, Federal Decree-Law No. 17/2023, DHA Standards (November 2024), and mandatory premarital genomic screening (January 2025 covering 570 genes)
    • Competitive pricing: PGT-A USD 3,000-4,500; PGT-M USD 4,000-6,000; combined IVF+PGT packages USD 10,000-15,000
    • Red flag: Cost transparency inconsistent—most UAE clinics do not publish itemized pricing on websites
    • Red flag: Independent peer-reviewed publications benchmarking UAE PGT laboratory performance against international standards not readily available

    Read the full United Arab Emirates report →

  2. 2 Spain ES 4.5/5 Good Spain meets or exceeds most Score 5 criteria with multiple ENAC ISO 15189-accredited laboratories, comprehensive availability of all three PGT modalities (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR), 300+ testable monogenic conditions, int... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • IGLS and Igenomix Spain hold ENAC ISO 15189 accreditation for PGT-A, PGT-M, and PGT-SR; Instituto Bernabeu received GenAQ's maximum score among 56 European laboratories; Dexeus Fertility holds ESHRE ART Centre Certification
    • Igenomix offers 300+ monogenic disorders for PGT-M at 98% accuracy; Bioarray registers 1,561 genetic tests across 1,268 conditions in NIH GTR
    • More than 250 fertility clinics with 25–30 explicitly serving international patients; 8+ major centers (IVI, Instituto Bernabeu, Dexeus, Clínica Tambre, Equipo Juana Crespo, Vida Fertility, Fertility Madrid, FIV Valencia) offer integrated PGT
    • Turnaround times 7–15 working days (competitive) but all embryos vitrified; frozen embryo transfer required in subsequent cycle (no same-cycle fresh transfer)
    • PGT-A costs €1,800–€3,000 for up to 4 embryos—substantially below US pricing ($4,000–$12,000); multilingual genetic counseling (English, French, German, Italian, Arabic) standard at major clinics; Law 14/2006 provides permissive but medically sound regulatory framework

    Read the full Spain report →

  3. 3 Israel IL 4.5/5 Good Israel operates 6-8 major, internationally-accredited PGT centers with comprehensive services across all three PGT types (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR) and an expanded carrier screening panel covering 290 genes. The country d... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • 6-8 dedicated PGT centers across Israel with integrated IVF units: Sheba (ISO 15189 accredited August 2024), Assuta (JCI, 16,000+ annual IVF cycles), Hadassah (JCI), Rabin (Raphael Recanati Genetic Institute), Tel Aviv Sourasky/Ichilov, Soroka (launched 2022), Shaare Tzedek, Herzliya
    • Expanded carrier screening panel (November 2024) encompasses 290 genes and 650 pathogenic variants, enabling comprehensive PGT-M testing for dozens of single-gene disorders including Tay-Sachs, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, Huntington's, BRCA mutations
    • Quality metrics: Soroka Medical Center reports ~97% PGT reliability; Sheba publishes blastocyst biopsy diagnostic completeness of 83.6% vs 69.1% for cleavage-stage
    • International pricing: IVF $3,000-$12,390 + PGT $2,800-$4,500, totaling ~$8,500 (competitive vs. U.S. $20,000+); combined packages with transparent cost structure
    • Master's-level genetic counselor training required by law; genetic counseling services available since 1964; multilingual support (Hebrew, English, Arabic, Russian) routinely available; English-language support widely available for international patients

    Read the full Israel report →

  4. 4 Thailand TH 4.5/5 Good Thailand demonstrates strong PGT capabilities with comprehensive testing panels (240 genetic diseases), high accuracy (99.9% for PGT-A), multiple major centers offering integrated services, and RTAC-accredited facilit... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 10 cited points
    • SAFE Fertility Group holds RTAC accreditation (first in Thailand, second in ASEAN), ISO 15189:2022, ISO 15190:2020, UK NEQAS certification, and employs the first ESHRE-certified embryologist in Thailand
    • Inspire IVF can screen for 240 genetic diseases, far exceeding the 50-100+ panel sizes of international competitors
    • PGT-A accuracy reported as 99.9% for detecting all 24 chromosomes using NGS technology
    • MedPark Hospital reports 95% pregnancy success rate within 3 consecutive frozen embryo transfers using PGT-A
    • PGT services available at 8+ major centers across Bangkok with integrated IVF and genetic laboratory facilities
    • SAFE Fertility Group handles 1,000+ PGT cases annually with 70-80% clinical pregnancy success rates for women under 35
    • IVF with comprehensive PGT-A costs $10,000-$13,000 USD, saving 50%+ compared to U.S., Australia, and Europe
    • All three PGT types (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR) routinely performed at leading Thai clinics
    • SAFE offers multilingual genetic counseling in 8+ languages with dedicated patient coordinators
    • Ministry of Public Health and Medical Council provide comprehensive regulatory oversight with strict licensing and regular inspections

    Read the full Thailand report →

  5. 5 United States US 4.5/5 Good The United States exhibits world-leading PGT capabilities with 7+ accredited laboratories offering all three testing types (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR), exceptional accuracy rates of 97-99%, and ability to test 4,000+ genet... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 6 cited points
    • Seven nationally recognized PGT laboratories (CooperGenomics, Igenomix, Natera, Juno Genetics, Luminary Genetics, Progenesis, RGI) with CAP and ISO 15189 accreditation
    • PGT-A accuracy of 97-99% for whole chromosome abnormalities with 100% specificity and sensitivity for whole chromosomes and segmentals using NGS
    • 4,000+ single-gene disorders testable through PGT-M with ability to accept 99% of cases submitted
    • Integration at major centers like NYU Langone where PGT is performed on >75% of embryos, with board-certified genetic counselors available at major laboratories
    • Standard turnaround times of 7-14 days prevent same-cycle fresh transfer, requiring frozen embryo transfer and additional travel/accommodation for international patients
    • PGT-A costs around $5,000 per cycle with total costs of $30,086-$31,418 for unaffected live birth, explicitly noted as significantly higher than competing medical tourism destinations

    Read the full United States report →

  6. 6 Malaysia MY 4.0/5 Good Malaysia demonstrates strong PGT infrastructure with two internationally accredited laboratories (CAP and ISO 15189 certifications), published accuracy rates exceeding 99%, and integration across 8+ major IVF centers ... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 8 cited points
    • GGA Malaysia holds CAP accreditation plus ISO 17025 and ISO 15189 (Taiwan Accreditation Foundation); Cytogenomix holds ISO 15189, participates in CAP and GenQA proficiency testing
    • Cytogenomix reports >99% accuracy for PGT-A and >98% for PGT-M; Alpha IVF published 82.9% clinical pregnancy rate per euploid blastocyst transfer
    • Comprehensive service availability: PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR, and PGT-HLA available; concurrent multi-disorder testing from single biopsy at Alpha IVF
    • 8+ major IVF centers offer integrated PGT with standard Day 5-6 trophectoderm biopsy protocol
    • ABGC-certified genetic counselor available; English-language genetic counseling at major centers; Genetic Counselling Society of Malaysia provides professional oversight
    • PGT-A costs RM 5,000-15,000 (USD 1,050-3,150); total IVF+PGT packages RM 19,500-40,000+ (USD 4,100-8,400+); 60-70% below US and UK equivalents
    • Academic concerns documented: commercial over-promotion of PGT-A to low-risk patients; potential sex selection through incidental sex chromosome data; no mandatory genetic counseling before PGT
    • Malaysia has no dedicated ART legislation; oversight depends on Malaysian Medical Council guidelines and Ministry of Health standards without statutory enforcement mechanisms

    Read the full Malaysia report →

  7. 7 Poland PL 4.0/5 Good Poland demonstrates good PGT infrastructure with world-class capability at INVICTA (ranked 8th globally out of 321 laboratories, ISO 15189, EMQN D1), comprehensive service offerings across five major clinic networks, ... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • INVICTA Genetic Laboratory holds ISO 15189 accreditation via Polish Centre for Accreditation (certificate AM 007), EMQN D1 rating (ranked 8th out of 321 global labs), and the sole Polish UK NEQAS/CEQAS certificate for NGS embryo screening (one of 10 labs globally)
    • PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR, niPGT-A, and Karyomapping all available across five major clinic networks (INVICTA with 3 cities, InviMed with 6 locations, Gyncentrum with 8 cities, Klinika Bocian with 11 locations, Gameta with 6 cities)
    • Gyncentrum reports PGT-M accuracy >97%; INVICTA processes 2,000+ embryos annually
    • PGT-A costs €1,000–€2,000 for up to 4 embryos, 40–70% below UK/US pricing and competitive with regional alternatives
    • Turnaround time approximately two weeks for PGT-A prevents same-cycle fresh embryo transfer; patients must plan for at least two separate treatment visits

    Read the full Poland report →

  8. 8 India IN 4.0/5 Good India demonstrates good PGT capabilities with at least one major internationally accredited laboratory (MedGenome CAP accredited), comprehensive diagnostic services covering 300-600 genetic disorders, and exceptional ... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 6 cited points
    • MedGenome operates South Asia's largest CAP-accredited multiomics laboratory with 100% sensitivity and 99.98% specificity in detecting chromosomal abnormalities
    • PGT services cover 300-600 specific genetic diseases including cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, Huntington's disease, and fragile-X syndrome
    • Multiple major IVF chains (Nova IVF Fertility, Indira IVF, Bloom IVF, ART Fertility Clinics) offer integrated PGT services across major cities
    • Turnaround times: 7-10 days for PGT-A and PGT-SR at leading facilities; some pioneer facilities like BFI deliver results within 1 day
    • India offers globally cheapest PGT-A costs at €800-€1,000 with comprehensive regulatory oversight through ART Regulation Act 2021, PCPNDT Act, and ICMR guidelines
    • Critical limitation: only approximately 300 certified genetic counselors nationwide, primarily in major metropolitan centers (Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad)

    Read the full India report →

  9. 9 United Kingdom GB 4.0/5 Good The United Kingdom operates world-class PGT laboratories with exceptional regulatory oversight, published accuracy rates of ~98%, and comprehensive service availability across all three PGT types (2,000+ approved cond... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 7 cited points
    • Multiple ISO 15189-accredited laboratories (Synnovis/Guy's UKAS No. 8688, Igenomix UK, Genesis Genetics) meet international standards
    • PGT-A accuracy ~98% with published quality metrics from major facilities; meta-analysis shows PPV 89.2%, NPV 94.2%
    • 2,000+ conditions approved for PGT-M testing, far exceeding Score 5 threshold of 100+; Guy's Hospital alone covers 300+ conditions
    • World-leading HFEA regulatory oversight (first national regulator globally, monthly Statutory Approvals Committee); 141 HFEA-licensed clinics with 107 providing fertility treatment
    • NOT cost-competitive for medical tourists: UK PGT-A costs £1,200–£2,500 vs Czech Republic/Greece €1,500–€2,000 (40-50% less); report explicitly states 'not a cost-competitive medical tourism destination for PGT'
    • Turnaround time 10 working days (reported by Igenomix) with standard frozen embryo transfer protocol, not meeting ≤7 days with fresh transfer
    • English-only genetic counseling; no documented multilingual services

    Read the full United Kingdom report →

  10. 10 Mexico MX 3.5/5 Moderate Mexico offers comprehensive PGT services with modern NGS and microarray technology across multiple major centers, capable of testing 100+ genetic conditions with competitive 7-10 day turnaround times and 50-75% cost s... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 8 cited points
    • All three PGT types (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR) available at 6+ major facilities across Tijuana, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Cancun
    • Modern technology: leading facilities use NGS and microarray platforms for testing
    • Testing available for 100+ genetic conditions at specialized centers; 50-75% cost savings compared to United States
    • Turnaround times of 7-10 days competitive with international standards; enables treatment cycle planning
    • REDLARA accreditation at Ingenes Institute demonstrates some regional quality framework; however, CAP, ISO 15189, or ESHRE accreditation not confirmed for PGT laboratories
    • Critical transparency gap: absence of published accuracy rates or standardized quality metrics; no SART-equivalent mandatory outcome reporting
    • Regulatory limitation: Mexico lacks comprehensive national regulation specifically for assisted reproduction and PGT; relies on General Health Law and COFEPRIS oversight without PGT-specific standards
    • Genetic counseling services available in English and Spanish at major centers but counselor qualifications, certifications, and specialized PGT training not clearly documented

    Read the full Mexico report →

  11. 11 Turkey TR 3.5/5 Moderate Turkey demonstrates solid PGT infrastructure with multiple ISO 15189-accredited laboratories, all three PGT types available, advanced NGS technology, and robust Ministry of Health oversight. However, turnaround times ... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 8 cited points
    • Multiple ISO 15189-accredited laboratories: Mikrogen (first with NGS), Memorial Hospital, Synevo Türkiye provide internationally recognized quality standards
    • Comprehensive PGT availability: All three types (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR) offered across 20-30 major IVF centers serving international patients
    • Advanced technology: NGS with Day 5 blastocyst biopsy and AI-assisted embryo quality assessment represent current best practices
    • Regulatory oversight: Ministry of Health inspections every six months with mandatory reporting requirements under UYTEM framework
    • Extended turnaround times: 14-21 days for NGS testing and 14+ days for PGT-M require frozen embryo transfer, limiting fresh cycle capability
    • Quality reporting gaps: Success rates submitted to Ministry but not publicly available; no published PGT-A accuracy rates above 95%
    • Competitive international pricing: €1,500-€2,400 for PGT-A and $4,500-$7,000 comprehensive packages represent 30-50% savings versus Western Europe
    • Genetic counseling limitations: Provided by trained professionals but lacking formal ABGC-equivalent certification and standardized protocols across facilities

    Read the full Turkey report →

  12. 12 Japan JP 3.5/5 Moderate Japan operates an extensive domestic PGT infrastructure with 17 genetic testing laboratories and 200 fertility centers offering PGT-A and PGT-SR services with strong outcomes (99.4% accuracy reported by Sugiyama Clini... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • 17 genetic testing laboratories and 200 fertility centers offer PGT-A/PGT-SR with standardized NGS and aCGH platforms; Sugiyama Clinic reports 99.4% PGT-A diagnostic accuracy
    • PGT-M restricted to approximately 17 approved conditions (Duchenne muscular dystrophy, myotonic dystrophy, Leigh encephalopathy, etc.) compared to 50+ for Score 4 or 100+ for Score 5
    • Clinical outcomes from nationwide study: 68.8% clinical pregnancy rate per euploid transfer, 56.3% ongoing pregnancy rate from 6,080 transfers
    • Genetic counseling primarily conducted in Japanese; 426 certified non-physician genetic counselors and 1,939 clinical geneticists; only Sugiyama offers on-site interpretation (Chinese only) and Oak Clinic has English website materials but not full counseling in English
    • Medical tourism barriers: case-by-case JSOG ethics committee approval required for PGT-M (approximately 6-month timeline); 88.7% approval rate (110 of 124 applications 2022-2024) but restrictive disease list compared to UK's 600+ pre-approved conditions

    Read the full Japan report →

  13. 13 South Korea KR 3.5/5 Moderate South Korea demonstrates strong technical capabilities, comprehensive regulatory oversight (Bioethics and Safety Act), and exceptional cost-effectiveness for PGT services, with all three PGT types available and 153 ge... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 7 cited points
    • 153 genetic diseases allowed for PGT testing under regulatory framework, exceeding score 4 threshold of 50+ disorders
    • CHA Fertility Center conducts 90,000+ IVF procedures annually with advanced technology (AI time-lapse embryo monitoring), demonstrating world-class technical capabilities
    • Only 53 certified genetic counselors and 69 medical geneticists serving 51 million population, with genetic counselor profession currently unregulated
    • KOLAS accreditation with ILAC/APLAC recognition provides national standards but lacks international PGT-specific accreditation (CAP, ISO 15189)
    • Complete IVF cycle with PGT-A costs $15,000-$25,000, providing 50-60% savings versus Western alternatives
    • Estimated PGT turnaround times of 14-28 days exceed score 4 standard of 7-10 days
    • Bioethics and Safety Act provides comprehensive regulatory framework with Ministry certification for safety standards (120 points) at CHA

    Read the full South Korea report →

  14. 14 Brazil BR 3.5/5 Moderate Brazil delivers comprehensive PGT services with exceptional outcomes (98% accuracy, 275+ PGT-M disorders, 166 IVF clinics integrated) and strong cost-competitiveness (50-70% below US pricing), supported by clear regul... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • Igenomix Brasil holds ONA Silver national accreditation and reports 98% diagnostic accuracy with automated NGS platform processing 200,000+ embryos annually
    • PGT-M testing available for 275+ genetic conditions across autosomal dominant, recessive, and X-linked disorders—among the broadest panels in the Americas
    • 166 IVF clinics contributed PGT-A samples in 2019-2022 Igenomix Brasil study; PGT-A applied in 27.9% of Brazilian IVF cycles in 2021 (well above regional average)
    • PGT-A costs USD 1,500–3,500; complete IVF+PGT cycle USD 9,500–16,000, representing 50–70% savings versus US benchmarks
    • No major Brazilian PGT laboratory has published independently verified CAP or ISO 15189 accreditation specific to reproductive genetics; genetic counseling delivered by medical geneticists rather than formal genetic counselor profession; English-language support not universal across 193+ ART centers

    Read the full Brazil report →

  15. 15 Singapore SG 3.0/5 Moderate Singapore offers established PGT-M and PGT-SR services integrated across 11 MOH-approved AR centers with strong international laboratory accreditation (CAP, ISO 15189, AABB) and mandatory genetic counseling. However, ... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • Only 1 accredited laboratory (NUH) serving entire national network; international accreditation (CAP, ISO 15189, AABB) confirmed
    • PGT-A completely unavailable for medical tourists; PGT-M and PGT-SR available at 11 AR centers
    • Turnaround time 10–14 business days from biopsy to results; all PGT cycles result in frozen embryo transfer, not fresh transfer
    • Costs range SGD $11,000–$31,000 for PGT procedures; complete IVF-PGT cycles reach SGD $24,000–$56,000; no subsidies for foreign patients
    • Mandatory qualified genetic counseling at all 11 centers; 21 genetic counselors with master's degrees; primarily English, some Mandarin/Cantonese available

    Read the full Singapore report →

  16. 16 Colombia CO 3.0/5 Moderate Colombia offers competent PGT services with all three testing types (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR) at 3-4 accredited clinics featuring modern NGS technology and published outcome data. However, the ~3-week turnaround time—req... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • InSer Medellín holds JCI Gold Seal, GHA Medical Travel Services accreditation (renewed 2024), and REDLARA Gold Seal; Reprotec holds ISO 9001 certification (first Colombian fertility clinic to achieve this in 2008)
    • All three PGT types (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR) available at major clinics; NGS technology used in 81.2% of tested embryos versus 18.8% array-CGH
    • Published InSer 2022 cohort study: 40.6% live birth rate from euploid embryo transfers, 0% miscarriage, euploidy rates consistent with global norms
    • PGT-A adds USD 2,000-4,000 to IVF cycle; complete package approximately USD 5,500-12,500 versus USD 18,000-31,000 in US (40-65% savings)
    • Turnaround time approximately 3 weeks (~21 days), requiring frozen embryo transfer and two separate patient visits rather than fresh transfer capability

    Read the full Colombia report →

  17. 17 Germany DE 3.0/5 Moderate Germany has a foundational PGT infrastructure with 2+ accredited laboratories holding DIN EN ISO 15189 certification and ESHRE PGD Consortium membership, and approximately 10 licensed centers providing integrated IVF-... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 6 cited points
    • Two major accredited laboratories confirmed (PID-Zentrum München and MGZ Munich) with DIN EN ISO 15189:2014 certification from DAkkS since 2014–2015; both are ESHRE PGD Consortium members
    • Approximately 10–11 licensed PGT centers nationwide operating as integrated IVF-clinic + genetics-laboratory pairs, with current platforms including NGS, array-CGH, and qPCR
    • PGT-M and PGT-SR broadly available; PGT-A restricted to documented clinical indications (not elective); no comprehensive list of single-gene disorders tested provided
    • Laboratory turnaround 7–14 days but overall cycle timeline 5–6 weeks due to mandatory ethics committee approval (up to 3 months) and frozen embryo transfer requirement; no fresh-transfer capability
    • Costs €8,000–€20,000 per complete PGT cycle compared to Spain €1,800–€3,000 and Czech Republic €1,500–€2,000; no statutory insurance reimbursement for genetic testing
    • Mandatory multidisciplinary genetic counseling and comprehensive regulatory oversight via five regional ethics commissions and annual reporting to Paul-Ehrlich-Institut; however, no publicly published accuracy rates or diagnostic outcome statistics

    Read the full Germany report →

  18. 18 Jordan JO 2.5/5 Moderate Jordan operates multiple PGT-capable IVF centers with in-house laboratories and reasonable 6-7 day turnaround times, positioning it above the 'very poor' category. However, systemic gaps prevent advancement to 'modera... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • Five IVF facilities explicitly offering PGT services (Fertility & Genetics Center/Jordan Hospital, Specialty Hospital, Abdali Hospital, Istishari Hospital, Abdali Medical Center); all concentrated in Amman
    • Only 2 genetic counselors with accredited program qualifications nationally; 45% of patients historically did not receive proper informed consent; insufficient infrastructure to support 'basic counseling support' at even 3-4 centers as Score 3 requires
    • Hospital-level JCI accreditation at Specialty Hospital and Abdali Hospital (November 2025), but no genetics laboratory-specific CAP, ISO 15189, or ESHRE certification
    • Testing platforms documented as FISH and PCR; NGS adoption unconfirmed despite being the global standard for PGT-A
    • 6-7 day turnaround time from embryo biopsy to results; 2014 Stem Cell Statute pioneering for Arab region but does not address PGT-specific standards; no published accuracy data for PGT-A or PGT-M

    Read the full Jordan report →

  19. 19 Hungary HU 2.0/5 Poor Hungary has institutional PGT-M and PGT-SR capabilities at two providers (Dunamenti REK and Semmelweis University), with Semmelweis reporting 97-98% diagnostic reliability. However, the country scores poorly as a PGT ... Full report
    The evidence behind this score 5 cited points
    • PGT-A categorically banned since 2015; PGT-M and PGT-SR available only at Dunamenti REK and Semmelweis University
    • Semmelweis University reports 97-98% diagnostic reliability using day-5 blastocyst biopsy and molecular genetic methods
    • Versys Clinics, formerly ESHRE-ARTCC accredited, ceased new patient intake following 2022 private clinic nationalization ban
    • State-run IVF system designed for Hungarian citizens; international patients effectively excluded with no published pathway or pricing
    • No international laboratory accreditations (CAP, ISO 15189, ESHRE-PGT) documented for current providers; Dunamenti REK maintains ISO-certified quality management

    Read the full Hungary report →

Reading the field

What separates a good programme from a dangerous one

Every country above is graded against this published scale — the same 1–5 rubric for genetic testing (pgt), top to bottom. How we score →

  1. 5/5 Excellent

    - 5+ accredited laboratories offering comprehensive PGT-A, PGT-M, and PGT-SR testing - International laboratory accreditation (CAP, ISO 15189, ESHRE) at major facilities - Published accuracy rates >97% for PGT-A with quality metrics publicly available - 100+ single-gene disorders available for PGT-M testing - Integrated services at 10+ major IVF centers with certified genetic counselors - Turnaround times ≤7 days with same-cycle fresh transfer capability - Comprehensive regulatory oversight with published standards - Competitive pricing with transparent cost structure for medical tourists - Multilingual genetic counseling services available

  2. 4/5 Good

    - 3-4 accredited laboratories with most PGT types available - Some international accreditation or equivalent national certification - Accuracy rates 95-97% with some quality reporting - 50+ single-gene disorders available for testing - PGT services at 5-9 major IVF centers with genetic counseling - Turnaround times 7-10 days - Adequate regulatory framework with professional oversight - Reasonable costs competitive with regional alternatives - English-language genetic counseling available

  3. 3/5 Moderate

    - 2-3 laboratories offering basic PGT-A and some PGT-M testing - National laboratory certification or licensing - Limited quality metrics but established testing protocols - 20-49 single-gene disorders available - PGT available at 3-4 IVF centers with basic counseling support - Turnaround times 10-14 days - Basic regulatory oversight in place - Moderate pricing with some cost transparency - Limited genetic counseling language options

  4. 2/5 Poor

    - 1-2 laboratories with limited PGT capabilities - Basic licensing only, no specialized accreditation - Minimal quality reporting or published standards - <20 single-gene disorders available for testing - PGT available at 1-2 centers with limited counseling - Turnaround times >14 days affecting treatment cycles - Limited regulatory oversight - High costs with poor transparency - Genetic counseling only in local language

  5. 1/5 Very Poor / Unavailable

    - No dedicated PGT laboratories or services - Samples sent abroad for testing with significant delays - No published quality standards or accuracy data - Very limited genetic disorder testing available - No integrated PGT services with IVF programs - Turnaround times >21 days or unpredictable - No specific regulation of PGT services - Prohibitively expensive or pricing not available - No genetic counseling services for PGT

The reports

The full country reports under this lens

Each destination we have assessed has a full, cited report — the detailed analysis behind its score. The verdict is free; the report is the depth.

Clinics & providers

The clinics our research names

Named hospitals, clinics and centres cited across these findings — each carrying the specialties our reports record. Follow one to the reports behind it.

References

The sources behind these assessments

The distinct sources cited across these published reports — every finding carries its own citations; this is the union, each linking back to the reports that lean on it.

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  22. Untitled source daegu.chamc.co.kr/en/hospital/message.cha Cited in Genetic Testing (PGT) in South Korea
  23. Untitled source diagnostics.medgenome.com Cited in Genetic Testing (PGT) in India
  24. Untitled source diagnostics.medgenome.com/medgenome-genetic-counseling Cited in Genetic Testing (PGT) in India

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