Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)

Overview of genetic testing in assisted reproduction.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Reproductive MedicineGenetics

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Pre-conception advice and management - Genetic risk assessment
National
ESHRE PGD Consortium 'Best practice guidelines for clinical preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and preimplantation genetic screening (PGS)'
National
ESHRE PGD Consortium 'Best practice guidelines for clinical preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and preimplantation genetic screening (PGS)'
National
174th ENMC International Workshop: Applying pre-implantation genetic diagnosis to mtDNA disease: a consensus statement
Local
Clinical Commissioning Policy: Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
Local
ESHRE PGD Consortium best practice guidelines for clinical preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Local
European ADPKD Forum multidisciplinary position statement on autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease care
Local
Guidelines for the Management of sickle cell disease in pregnancy
Local
Management of sickle cell disease in pregnancy. A British Society for Haematology Guideline
Local
NIH Guidelines for Human Stem Cell Research
Local
WMA Statement on Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Local