Variantyx Expands Its Reproductive Health Offerings with Launch of a Direct Replacement for Chromosomal Microarray Analysis

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Variantyx, a leader in genomic precision medicine, today announced the launch of its IriSight™ CNV Analysis - a whole genome-based test for the detection of chromosomal abnormalities that correlate with clinical symptoms manifested in a fetus or a pregnancy, that may result in a genetic disorder or pregnancy loss.

“IriSight™ CNV Analysis provides the first true alternative to CMA,” said Dr. Allan J. Fisher, FACOG, FACMG, Variantyx Medical Director. “Because the entire genome is sequenced, a broader range of chromosomal abnormalities are detected by the test including aneuploidy, unbalanced rearrangements, inversions, deletions/duplications, copy number variants (CNVs), regions of homozygosity and possible uniparental disomy. Reflex options in cases with non-diagnostic outcomes offer the possibility of rapid and seamless, expanded whole genome analysis (WGS) of the already sequenced DNA that includes small sequence changes, mitochondrial variants, and short tandem repeat expansions.”

Chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) is recommended by both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) for use in prenatal diagnosis. Variantyx’s proprietary whole genome-based platform enables detection of a wider range of chromosomal abnormalities, not just matching but exceeding the capabilities of traditional CMA.

About Variantyx

Variantyx is an award-winning, technology-driven precision medicine company providing disruptive solutions for the genetic disorders, reproductive health, and precision oncology markets. The proprietary whole genome analysis platforms developed by Variantyx allow clinicians and patients to better understand a person’s genetic makeup, leading to unmatched diagnostic capabilities and improved personalized treatment recommendations. For more information, please visit www.variantyx.com.