Strong Points
- 40 years of experience (1977-2017), 536,000 tests until today
- Center specialized in rare genetic disorders
- Genetic counseling for genetic disorders and teratogenic agents (>7,500 cases)
- Genetic counseling before and after application of genetic testing
- Close collaboration with the referring physician
- Large experience in prenatal chromosomal diagnosis (>95.000 cases)
- First international clinical application of the extended prenatal panel (>4.500 cases)
- Routine application of molecular karyotype-aCGH in prenatal diagnosis (>7.000 cases)
- In-depth analysis of products of abortion (>6.600 cases)
- Longstanding experience in cytogenetics of leukemias (>11.000 cases)
- In-depth analysis of cases utilizing molecular cytogenetic techniques (FISH)
- Leaders in preimplantation genetic diagnosis for rare gene disorders (>400 cases)
- Pioneering applications of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for HLA-matching, first international cases
- First clinical postnatal arrayCGH applications in Greece
- Broad spectrum of diagnostic tests for molecular pathology
- Introduction of the ‘dry test’ for prenatal biochemical marker screening
- Pioneering applications of whole exome sequencing in Greece
- Extended testing for cystic fibrosis with the incorporation of Greek mutations
- Comprehensive clinical and laboratory testing for mental retardation
- Broad spectrum of genetic tests for syndromic skeletal dysplasias
- Application of genetic linkage analysis for sex-linked or other disorders
- Large experience and internationally recognized know-how in genetic identity testing (>5.500 cases)
- Comprehensive sperm analysis by flow cytometry
- Continuous upgrading of laboratory equipment
- Highly trained and experienced scientific personnel
- Emphasis in research and development and in applied genetic research
- Independently funded research in diagnostic genetics
- Constant participation in international and national meetings
- Publications in established international journals
- Continuous and successful participation in external quality control schemes(EMQN-CF Network, CEQAS, etc.)
- Quality management system (EN ISO 9001:2008) certified by ESYD
- Excellent secretarial support
- Emphasis in printed and digital information material for the general public and physicians
- Highly competitive prices, below international average
- Constant profitability, ensuring continuous and healthy growth over the yearsν
- Social responsibility and contribution through provision of pro bono testing to vulnerable groups
- Development of international scientific collaborations
- Substantial and systematic educational work