PGT requires IVF, a blastocyst biopsy and freezing while the sample is analysed. It comes in three forms: PGT-A for whole-chromosome errors, PGT-M for a specific inherited condition and PGT-SR for structural rearrangements. In Canada, PGT is generally an out-of-pocket cost, and sex selection for non-medical reasons is prohibited under federal law.
Also known as: PGT, PGS, PGD, embryo genetic testing
Related Canada guides
Sources
- Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS)
- Health Canada — Assisted Human Reproduction Act
Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.
