General Information

The cost of the study for 2 people is 5900 GEL.

Sampling for research will be done:

• In the regions: Thursday   
• In Tbilisi: Thursday and/or Friday (in the first half of the day)

Samples will be sent on Friday afternoon! For this, the sample must be sent to the central laboratory by Friday 12:00.

What is Rodinia?

Rodinia is a study that provides screening for genetic mutations associated with infertility.

Infertility is a major pathology of the reproductive system in which conception and maintenance of pregnancy are difficult or impossible.

Worldwide, 6 in every 1 couples experience infertility. 35% of infertility cases are due to male infertility, and 45% to female infertility. The remaining cases are the result of a combination of both causes.

Infertility has many different causes, including genetic ones. Laboratory studies, ultrasound imaging, and sperm analysis reveal 65% of infertility cases. Genetic causes of infertility are observed in 10-15% of men and women.

Genetic tests for infertility investigate these causes, allowing for informed decision-making and optimal clinical management of the condition.

When is the survey conducted?

Rodinia – Genetic research for infertility can help:

• Identify genetic causes of infertility
• Provide accurate forecasting
• To determine the optimal treatment plan for the couple or individual
• Resolve the need for intervention in a timely manner

Male infertility panel (40 genes) Includes:

• X and Y chromosome research
• Detection of Y chromosome microdeletions
• The manifestation of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (Kalman syndrome)

Female infertility panel (55 genes) Includes:

The panel tests for 55 genes as well as X chromosome aneuploidies.

Study sample: Cheek swab

Important information

• The buccal mucosa sample should be collected immediately after opening the package.
• 60 minutes before sample collection, the patient is prohibited from: smoking, taking food and liquids (except water), brushing teeth and chewing gum
• Please follow the instructions for specimen labelling, collection and transport carefully.
• Check that all patient identification data is correct and compliant before specimen packaging and shipping

Genes (male)

ANOS1, AR, AURKC, CATSPER1, CFTR, CHD7, DAZL, DDX25, DUSP6, FEZF1, FGF8, FGF17, FGFR1, FLRT3, FMR1, FSHB, FSHR, GNRH1, GNRHR, HESX1, HS6ST1, IL17RD, KISS1, KISS1R, LHB, LHCGR, NR5A1, NSMF, PRM1. PROK2, PROKR2, SEMA3A, SPRY4, SRD5A1, SRY, TAC3, TACR3, USP26, USP9Y, WDR11

Genes (female)

AIRE, ANOS1, BMP15, CAPN10, CHD7, CYP11A1, CYP17A1, CYP19A1, DENND1A, DUSP6, EIF2B2, EIF2B3, FEZF1, FGF8, FGF17, FGFR1, FIGLA, FLRT3, FMR1, FOXL2, FSHB, FSHR, GALT, GDF9, GNAS, GNRH1, GNRHR. HESX1, HS6ST1, IL17RD, INS, INSR, IRS1, IRS2, KISS1, KISS1R, LHB, LHCGR, NOBOX, NR5A1, NSMF, POF1B, POLG, PROK2, PROKR2, PSMC3IP, SEMA3A, SPRY4, STAG3, TAC3, TACR3, THADA, WDR11, WT1, ZP1