Genetic assessment after a missed miscarriage

Why did the pregnancy stop developing, and what happens next? At Loote Ultrahelikeskus, we offer a POC care pathway after a missed miscarriage, combining ultrasound assessment and counseling, EasyPOC and StandardPOC testing, medical management of the miscarriage, and follow-up care. It is intended for families who wish to investigate a possible chromosomal cause of pregnancy loss and receive support, including after a first loss.

Genetic tests are also available separately. EasyPOC analyses cell-free DNA originating from the placenta in maternal blood collected before the pregnancy tissue passes. StandardPOC analyses pregnancy tissue collected afterward. Using both tests increases the chance of obtaining an informative genetic result.

For couples experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss, GeneScreen Complete – parental carrier screening may also be appropriate. It helps assess the risk of selected inherited conditions in their child. As some of t