Genetic Testing & Screening in Cyprus
Answers Before Transfer — and During Pregnancy
Modern fertility care doesn’t have to rely on hope alone. Genetic testing lets EuroCARE’s team check embryos before transfer — and screen your pregnancy afterward — so every decision is based on information, not guesswork. From PGT-A chromosome screening to the NIFTY® non-invasive prenatal test, everything is coordinated by the same team that manages your treatment.
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What Is Genetic Testing in Fertility Care?
Genetic testing in fertility care happens at two moments. Before transfer, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) screens the embryos created through IVF, so your doctor can choose an embryo with the right number of chromosomes — the single biggest factor in whether a transfer becomes a healthy pregnancy. During pregnancy, non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) screens your baby’s DNA from a simple blood sample taken from the mother’s arm, from week 10 onward.
EuroCARE IVF offers both layers in one place in North Cyprus. Your coordinator and doctor handle the sample, the laboratory, the results — and what those results mean for your plan.
The Genetic Tests We Offer
Three tests cover most needs today — screening embryos before transfer, and pregnancies after. This program is growing, with more tests being added.
PGT-A — Embryo Chromosome Screening
Checks day-5 embryos for missing or extra chromosomes (aneuploidy) — the cause of Down syndrome and of most failed implantations and early miscarriages. Testing lets your doctor transfer the embryo most likely to become a healthy baby. It’s also the technology behind gender selection and family balancing at EuroCARE.
PGT-M (PGD) — Single-Gene Testing
If you or your partner carry a known inherited condition — thalassemia, cystic fibrosis, BRCA mutations and others — PGT-M tests each embryo for that specific gene, so you can transfer an unaffected embryo. You may know it by its older name, PGD.
NIPT — Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing
Already pregnant? NIPT screens for Down syndrome and other chromosome conditions from a simple blood draw from week 10 — no needle near the baby, no miscarriage risk. EuroCARE runs the NIFTY® test. Read the full NIPT guide →
How Genetic Testing Fits Your IVF Journey
Genetic testing doesn’t add a separate trip or a separate treatment — it slots into the IVF cycle you’re already planning. Here’s the sequence most patients follow at EuroCARE.
Free Consultation & Test Selection
A virtual consultation with your coordinator and doctor. Based on your age, history and any conditions in your family, you’ll get a clear recommendation: PGT-A, PGT-M, neither, or both.
Your IVF Cycle Begins
Stimulation starts at home with monitoring at your local clinic, then you travel to Cyprus for egg retrieval — the standard IVF in Cyprus timeline.
Fertilization & Embryo Culture
Eggs are fertilized by ICSI and embryos are cultured to day 5 (blastocyst stage) — the point where testing is accurate and safe.
Embryo Biopsy
The embryologist removes a few cells from the trophectoderm — the layer that becomes the placenta, not the baby. Embryos are safely frozen while the analysis runs.
Genetic Analysis
The laboratory analyzes each embryo’s chromosomes (PGT-A) or the specific family gene (PGT-M) and produces a per-embryo report.
Results & Embryo Selection
Your doctor walks you through the report and recommends which embryo to transfer first — no genetics degree required on your side.
Frozen Embryo Transfer
The selected embryo is transferred in a short return visit. Frozen transfers with tested embryos are EuroCARE’s highest-success protocol.
Pregnancy — and NIPT at Week 10
Once you’re pregnant, NIPT adds a second layer of reassurance about your baby’s health — from a blood draw alone.
Not sure which test your situation calls for?
Tell your coordinator your age, your history and any conditions that run in your family — you’ll get a plain-language recommendation, not a sales pitch.
PGT-A vs PGT-M vs NIPT — What Each Test Answers
Patients often ask which test they “should” have. They answer different questions at different stages:
| Factor | PGT-A | PGT-M (PGD) | NIPT |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it tests | Embryo chromosome count | One specific inherited gene | Baby’s DNA in the mother’s blood |
| When it happens | Before transfer | Before transfer | From week 10 of pregnancy |
| Sample needed | A few embryo cells | A few embryo cells | Blood draw from the mother |
| Screens for | Down syndrome & other chromosome issues; causes of failed transfers | Thalassemia, cystic fibrosis, BRCA & other known conditions | Trisomy 21, 18, 13 & sex-chromosome conditions |
| Best for | Age 35+, miscarriages, failed transfers | A known condition in the family | Any pregnancy wanting early reassurance |
| Result type | Per-embryo report | Per-embryo report | Screening result — high-risk findings confirmed diagnostically |
Why Have Genetic Testing in Cyprus?
In much of Europe, preimplantation testing is tightly restricted: in the UK, PGT is licensed condition-by-condition, choosing your baby’s gender is prohibited, and NHS genetics referrals can take months. In North Cyprus, PGT-A and PGT-M are an established part of IVF care at Ministry of Health–licensed clinics — and family balancing is legal. At EuroCARE that means the test your doctor recommends is simply added to your cycle: no licensing committee, no waitlist, no second clinic. You fly once, and the testing happens around your retrieval.
Genetic Testing Costs at EuroCARE
Costs depend on which test you need and how many embryos are analyzed. PGT is usually added to an IVF package rather than billed on its own, and NIPT is priced as a standalone test. Your coordinator will give you an exact written quote before you commit to anything.
Had failed transfers or losses without an explanation?
PGT-A often answers the “why” — and changes the plan. Tell us your story and we’ll tell you honestly whether testing would help your case.
Your Genetic Testing Care Team
A genetic test is only as good as the laboratory running it and the doctor interpreting it. At EuroCARE, both answer to the same team that manages your cycle.
Dr. Yucel Inan
Lead Fertility Specialist
20+ Years Experience
Dr. Yucel advises which test fits each patient’s history — and builds the transfer plan around the results, not around averages.
Embryology Laboratory
EuroCARE’s embryologists perform day-5 blastocyst biopsy in-house; samples are analyzed with accredited genetics laboratories and reviewed with your doctor.
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Real Stories from EuroCARE Families
“Sherry was my point of contact and she was absolutely amazing. All the staff were attentive, supportive and really friendly. I had a positive pregnancy test two weeks after insemination and had twins — a boy and a girl — in March. I have nothing but glowing reviews for EuroCARE IVF. Very supportive, very informative, and a fraction of the price compared to the UK.”
— Amber, UK Patient
“I cannot thank Dr. Yucel and his team enough for making our dreams come true! Lyndsay is a coordinator like no other — friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and prompt. Without her, nothing would have been possible. My journey wasn’t easy and I had to do a few rounds of IVF to get my princess, but we never gave up. Each time, Dr. Yucel, Lyndsay and the team discussed different options with us. The clinic is lovely and clean, everyone makes you feel at ease, and I can say EuroCARE IVF is top when it comes to fertility centres. This is our 4th child and we are now complete. My heart is full.”
— Tanya, UK Patient
“Total satisfaction — everything went well on the first try and we have a beautiful little girl. The staff were pleasant, helpful and professional. The smaller, family-like environment of the clinic was great — they have time to take care of you. I can only recommend.”
— Jan, Czech Patient
Frequently Asked Questions — Genetic Testing
PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis) is the older name for testing embryos before transfer. Today the field uses PGT: PGT-M for single-gene conditions (what PGD used to mean) and PGT-A for chromosome screening. Same idea, newer and more accurate methods.
Nothing but the name — PGS (preimplantation genetic screening) was renamed PGT-A (for aneuploidy). If you’ve read about PGS, PGT-A is the modern version of the same test.
The cells are taken from the trophectoderm — the outer layer that becomes the placenta — not from the part that becomes the baby. In the hands of experienced embryologists, studies show no measurable effect on the embryo’s potential. EuroCARE biopsies only day-5 blastocysts, which tolerate the procedure best.
PGT-A screens each embryo for trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) before transfer, so only embryos with the expected number of chromosomes are chosen. No screening is absolute, which is why NIPT during pregnancy is a sensible second layer. Read our full guide to IVF and Down syndrome.
It adds the most value if you’re 35 or older, have had miscarriages or failed transfers, have a previous pregnancy with a chromosome condition, or simply want the highest chance per transfer. Your doctor will tell you honestly if it isn’t worth it in your case.
Yes. North Cyprus permits PGT-A and PGT-M as part of IVF at licensed clinics, including for family balancing — one of the few places in Europe where that’s the case. EuroCARE is regulated and inspected by the Ministry of Health.
They complement each other. PGT-A tests a few cells from the embryo’s placental layer before transfer; NIPT screens the actual ongoing pregnancy. Many patients do both — test before transfer, confirm at week 10.
PGT results typically take one to two weeks, with embryos safely frozen in the meantime. NIPT results usually come back within about ten working days. Your coordinator will confirm current turnaround times.
It depends on the test and the number of embryos. PGT is normally bundled into your IVF package; NIPT is a standalone test. You’ll always get an exact written quote before deciding.
Yes — both. PGT-A identifies each embryo’s sex before transfer, which is the basis of gender selection at EuroCARE, and NIPT can report your baby’s sex during pregnancy if you want to know.