PCR Molecular Genetic Laboratory Officially Opened

On January 18, the PCR molecular genetic laboratory was officially launched.

The molecular diagnostic laboratory was established with the donation and support of the Czech Republic Development Cooperation through the project 'New challenges in diagnostic aspects in pediatric Hematology/Oncology in Georgia'. The project was implemented with the International Association for Aid to Children Suffering from Leukemia. Contribution for this laboratory was also provided from charity organization American Friends of Georgia and JSC Telasi.

Molecular-genetic diagnostic tests for children with leukemia and lymphoma will be performed in the molecular laboratory for the first time in Georgia. This will significantly improve treatment standards and will give rise to new, updated treatment protocols, which will enable the high accuracy treatment of each patient with leukemia and lymphoma.

The laboratory will function with the cooperation of International Association for Aid to Children Suffering from Leukemia and the M. Iashvili Children’s Central Hospital.

All the work will be carried out under the supervision of the University Hospital in Motol, Prague, Czech Republic. The visits of foreigner specialists and the training of staff in Motol’s University Hospital are planned in 2017.