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IONA® – Up, running and available on the NHS

​Premaitha uses the latest advances in DNA sequencing technology for non-invasive prenatal screening tests. IONA estimates the risk that a fetus has any of Down’s, Edwards’ or Patau’s syndromes caused by a genetic abnormality. Although IONA is entering a competitive and litigious market, it has some advantages, is CE Marked and is the first to win a UK NHS contract. Premaitha is subject to distracting IP infringement claims but 1H’16 results showed early signs of commercial traction which are expected to accelerate herein. Also, Premaitha has signed a strategically important partnership with Thermo Fisher which adds considerable credibility.

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Yourgene Health

Premaitha is an international molecular diagnostics group which utilize the DNA analysis technology to develop and regulatory approved genetic screening tests. Co.'s primary focus is on non-invasive prenatal tests (NIPT) for pregnant women. Co.'s NIPT solutions include: regulated in vitro diagnostic product supply that enable clinical laboratories to establish their quality assured, regulated, NIPT analysis offering; clinical laboratory service, which available in Manchester, the U.K. and Taipei, Taiwan, where customers can send blood samples for NIPT analysis; and portfolio of technology, which has developed to support laboratories and healthcare to generate the NIPT analysis.

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