What conditions are covered by Generation?

All Generation options look for too few (missing) or too many (extra) copies of chromosomes. The most commonly seen and accurately chromosomal changes detected include: Down syndrome (trisomy 21), Edward's syndrome (trisomy 18), Patau syndrome (trisomy 13), specific sex chromosome number changes, and fetal sex.

What conditions are covered by Generation 46?

The Generation 46 option screens for gains and losses of all 46 chromosomes (pairs 1 through 22 plus the sex chromosomes X and Y), including trisomy 21, 18 and 13, and the sex chromosome number changes. It screens for extra or missing whole chromosomes and also for extra or missing parts of the baby's chromosomes.

What conditions are covered by Generation Plus?

The Generation Plus option screens for all conditions included in the standard Generation option as well as a range of specific small microdeletion syndromes: 22q11 deletion (DiGeorge syndrome), 15q11 (Angelman/Prader-Willi syndrome), 1p36, 4p (Wolf-Hirschorn syndrome), and 5p (Cri-du-chat syndrome).

How much is the Generation NIPT and does Medicare or Private Health Insurance cover it?

The cost for the Generation NIPT is $485, for Generation 46 it is $525 and for Generation Plus it is $799. Testing requires payment before it is performed. The Generation NIPT does not qualify for a Medicare rebate and is not covered by private health insurance.

How does the Generation test work?

During pregnancy, some of the baby's DNA from the placenta crosses into your bloodstream. After your blood test, the Generation NIPT tests this DNA to identify certain chromosome conditions in your pregnancy. The Generation test uses Massively Parallel Sequencing to analyse millions of DNA fragments per sample and accurately count the number of chromosomes present.

Why should you have the Generation test?

It can be used to obtain important and accurate information about the health of your developing baby in the first trimester (at 10 weeks), with little or no risk to the pregnancy. This screening test may be an option if you will be 35 years or older at delivery, have an abnormal serum screen, ultrasound concerns, or family history of chromosome disorders.

Do normal Generation test results mean that my baby will be perfectly healthy?

The Generation prenatal test is a highly accurate advanced screening test that is non-invasive. However, no test can guarantee a baby will not have any medical issues. The Generation test only addresses aneuploidies of specific chromosomes including the sex chromosomes.

Does it cost more to find out the fetal sex?

There is no cost to find out your baby's sex. Your doctor just needs to specify on the Generation NIPT request form if you want to be told about the fetal gender, or for it not to be included in your results.

Can I order/pay for the fetal sex identification only?

The Generation range of NIPT tests are offered as screening tests for chromosomal changes and the sex of the baby is included as part of this, if requested. We do not offer gender identification as a separate test.

How accurate is the Generation test?

NIPT is a highly accurate screen for chromosomal conditions and is much better than older style screening tests. However, sometimes a pregnancy can be identified as high risk by NIPT but the baby may not have a chromosomal condition. All high risk results should be confirmed by a diagnostic test.

When can I have my NIPT done?

Your NIPT test has been designed to reliably detect fetal chromosomal changes from 10 weeks gestation onwards. Testing before 10 weeks results in a higher test failure rate.

How late in my pregnancy can I be tested?

Testing can be performed any time from 10 weeks onwards up until the date of delivery. However, options available in the case of high risk results may be limited for later term testing, based on individual state regulations.

What is the difference between this test and a Maternal Serum Screen?

The maternal serum screen is only available during the first trimester whereas NIPT can be offered anytime during pregnancy. The accuracy of serum screening is not as high as NIPT for the common aneuploidies and it has both a higher false positive and a higher false negative rate than NIPT.

Is there a discount for healthcare card holders?

No. There are no Medicare rebates for NIPT testing at this time. We endeavour to keep our prices as low as possible.

How quickly can I get my Generation NIPT results?

Your Generation NIPT and Generation 46 results are available 3-5 working days after your sample arrives at the laboratory. For Generation Plus, results will take up to 9-14 days from arrival at the laboratory. Your results are sent directly to your doctor once complete.

When can I do an NIPT test?

An NIPT test can be performed from 10 weeks onwards. You can come into our collection centres right on the day after you have passed the 10 week mark.

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Some people and families have a history of cancer that cannot be explained by a single cancer type or syndrome. In these situations, a comprehensive hereditary cancer panel may be recommended. These tests look at a wide range of genes associated with inherited cancer risk across multiple organ systems.

Comprehensive panels can help clarify whether an inherited condition is contributing to cancer risk, particularly when there are multiple cancers in a family, cancers diagnosed at younger ages, or an unclear pattern of inheritance. Results may support personalised screening, risk management, and treatment decisions, and can provide important information for family members.

Testing multiple genes at once can reduce the need for repeat testing and may identify genetic causes that would otherwise be missed.

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