Our Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening offerings
Discover the different options for our Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screen tests.
Conditions screened for
Covered by Medicare
Cost
Sample Type
Genetic counselling support
Suggested testing order
Results turnaround time
Who is this for?

Core Genetic Carrier Screen

Screening for the three most common inherited genetic conditions.
Free-of-charge*
Number of conditions screened for
3
Coveredby Medicare
Yes (conditions apply*)
Cost
FOC
Sample Type
Blood
Genetic counselling support
Testing order for male and female
Females first, then test male if female is a carrier
Results turnaround time
2 – 3 weeks
Whois this form?
Individual

Expanded Genetic Carrier Screen – Single

Comprehensive carrier screening for over 600 genetic conditions - for an individual.
$699
Number of conditions screened for
>600
Coveredby Medicare
No
Cost
$699
Sample Type
Blood
Genetic counselling support
Testing order for male and female
Consider testing as a couple, especially if pregnant
Results turnaround time
3 – 4 weeks
Whois this form?
Individuals
Heterosexual couples
Same-sex couples
Donors/Recipients

Expanded Genetic Carrier Screen - Couple

Comprehensive carrier screening for over 600 genetic conditions - for couples.
$1350
Number of conditions screened for
>600
Coveredby Medicare
No
Cost
$1350
Sample Type
Blood
Genetic counselling support
Testing order for male and female
Couple testing
Results turnaround time
3 – 4 weeks
Whois this form?
Heterosexual couples
Same-sex couples

(1) Over 1,700 collection centres across Australia.

*Medicare criteria apply.