Figure 4
The biopsy method and the remaining embryo gave the same results but were different from that of the non-invasive (ECM) method. In this case, cell biopsy and remaining embryo demonstrated normal chromosomes but culture medium/blastocoel fluid showed additional abnormalities for chromosomes 8 and 18 suggesting that perhaps there were repairing activities at chromosomes 8 and 18 during development. Therefore this embryo would be less than ideal for implantation despite of the fact that cell biopsy gave a normal appearance. However, if there is a shortage of qualified embryos for this patient, this embryo can also be a candidate for consideration of implantation.
