OREANDA-NEWS. 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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