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HK Investigates Illegal Fetal Gender Testing Blood Samples

1/22/2026

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Health authorities in Hong Kong are investigating suspected illegal importation of blood samples from pregnant women for fetal gender testing.
The Department of Health referred NovaGene Diagnostic Laboratory Limited and Zentrogene Bioscience Laboratory Limited for follow-up action.
After media inquiries about social media promotions for blood draws from pregnant women in mainland China, Hong Kong authorities notified mainland authorities.

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Health authorities in Hong Kong are investigating suspected illegal importation of blood samples from pregnant women for fetal gender testing.
The Department of Health referred NovaGene Diagnostic Laboratory Limited and Zentrogene Bioscience Laboratory Limited for follow-up action.
After media inquiries about social media promotions for blood draws from pregnant women in mainland China, Hong Kong authorities notified mainland authorities.