Items in laboratory testing expense details
With the continuous development of three generations of IVF technology, laboratory testing plays a vital role in this process. The laboratory testing cost is an important expense in the cost details of the third generation IVF, including the following aspects:
Cost of genetic embryo diagnosis
Genetic embryo diagnosis is a key link in the third generation IVF technology, which aims to detect whether embryos carry mutations of genetic diseases. Common genetic and embryonic diagnosis methods include: PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis) and PGS (Preimplantation Genetic Screening).
PGD is detected by taking out a cell of the embryo to determine whether it carries a mutant gene. PGS is to check all chromosomes of the embryo to determine whether there are abnormal chromosomes. The specific cost of genetic embryo diagnosis varies according to hospitals and laboratories, usually between thousands and tens of thousands of yuan.
Semen analysis cost
Semen analysis is a test that men must complete in the process of three generations of IVF. This process includes the analysis of sperm quantity, activity, morphology, liquefaction time and other factors in male semen samples to assess male fertility. Because this test needs to be carried out many times, the cost is relatively low, usually between hundreds and 1000 yuan.
In addition, some hospitals also provide more detailed and comprehensive semen detection items, such as sperm DNA fragmentation detection, sperm chromosome abnormality detection, etc. The cost of these items may be higher than that of common semen analysis.
Cost of hormone level test
Hormone level detection plays an important role in the process of three generations of IVF. It can help determine the ovarian function and ovulation of women, as well as the testicular function of men. Common hormone test items include progesterone, estradiol, gonadotropin (FSH, LH), testosterone, etc.
The cost of hormone level testing is usually relatively stable. According to different hospitals and laboratories, the cost is about hundreds to 1000 yuan. It should be noted that multiple hormone tests may be required during the whole treatment process, so the cost of hormone tests will increase accordingly.
Gene testing expenses
Gene detection is a very important step in the third-generation IVF technology. It helps doctors to evaluate the gene mutation carried by patients to determine the most appropriate treatment scheme. Common gene testing items include genetic disease screening, gene mutation screening, etc.
The cost of genetic testing varies according to the specific project, usually between hundreds and thousands of yuan. Some advanced gene testing projects, such as whole exon sequencing and whole genome sequencing, may cost more than 10000 yuan.
Summary
The items in the breakdown of laboratory testing costs include genetic embryo diagnosis costs, semen analysis costs, hormone level testing costs and gene testing costs. These costs vary according to specific projects and hospitals. Some of these projects may need to be carried out many times, so the total cost may be higher. In the process of three generations of IVF, it is very important to understand and reasonably plan the cost of laboratory testing.
