Premaitha is a molecular diagnostics company that has used the latest advances in DNA technology to develop a non-invasive pre-natal screening test. IONA is its first test, for detection of genetic defects to estimate the risk that a foetus is carrying a disorder, such as Down’s syndrome. Although IONA is entering a competitive market, it does have some advantages and is the first test to be regulatory approved via a CE Mark. Interim results show the first 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.