Genetic Carrier Screening helps identify individuals or couples at increased risk of having children with severe inherited genetic disorders. This information supports informed reproductive decision-making. Screening panels can range from fewer than 10 genes to more than 500 genes.

Expanded genetic carrier screening

Expanded reproductive genetic carrier screening traditionally provides information on more than 150 inherited genetic conditions. Genomic Diagnostics has partnered with Natera to bring you a customised Horizon expanded carrier screen, looking at over 600 conditions for females, and approximately 550 for males.

This screen provides information on X-linked and autosomal recessive conditions, including the three most common conditions in the Australian population (as available in the standard genetic carrier screen).

Unmatched support for you and your patients

Our Nateria Horizon expanded carrier screen provides:

  • Individual and couple testing
  • Joint reports with reproductive risk for couples in which at least one individual is a carrier
  • Pre-test genetic information sessions for all patients free of charge
  • Post-test genetic counselling sessions free of charge for carrier couples, including females with X-linked disorders
  • Post-test genetic information sessions for all other patients free of charge

Ordering genetic carrier screening

There are only three simple steps to ordering genetic carrier screening.

2. Sample collection

•  Patient pays for the test here and records the receipt number on the request form. The test is not covered by Medicare or Private Insurance.
•  Patient attends a Healius Pathology collection centre and blood is collected.
•  Expanded genetic carrier screening is performed.
•  If patient is undertaking a couple test, the full amount must be paid upfront and the receipt number written on both forms, however the samples do not need to be collected at the same time.

1. Patient Consultation
  • Discuss carrier screening with your patient as recommended by clinical guidelines
  • Order expanded genetic carrier screening on a dedicated request form. Free of charge pre-test genetic information sessions with a genetic counsellors may be organised through: my.natera.com/services/genetic_information.
2. Sample collection
  • Patient pays for the test here and records the receipt number on the request form. The test is not covered by Medicare or Private Insurance.
    •  Patient attends a Healius Pathology collection centre and blood is collected.
    •  Expanded genetic carrier screening is performed.
    •  If patient is undertaking a couple test, the full amount must be paid upfront and the receipt number written on both forms, however the samples do not need to be collected at the same time.
3. Result discussion
  • Results are delivered to you by encrypted email
  • The turn around time is 3 – 4 weeks from when the sample reaches the laboratory
  • Free of charge genetic counselling is offered for all high-risk and carrier couples
  • Free of charge genetic information sessions are available for all other patients through my.natera.com/services/genetic_information

Genomic Diagnostics offers two genetic carrier screening options.

$699 / individual
$1350 / couple
Natera Horizon Expanded Carrier Screening
  • Over 600 conditions
  • Pre- and post-test genetic information sessions included
  • Genetic counselling for high-risk couples included

Results available within 3 – 4 weeks from receipt in our overseas laboratory.

MBS*

Genetic Carrier Screening
 
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Fragile X
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy

*Medicare Criteria Apply

Results available within 10 business days.

FAQ

Free of charge pre-test genetic information sessions with a genetic counsellor may be organised through: my.natera.com/services/genetic_information.
Free of charge post-test information sessions may also be organised this way.

These are 15 minute sessions where generic information is discussed, individual results will not be discussed.

Free of charge post-test genetic counselling sessions are available for all carrier and high-risk couples. You will be contacted with a referral letter via fax or email for counselling for eligible patients. These in-depth sessions with qualified genetic counsellors will run for approximately 40 minutes and will enable result discussion.

The Natera Horizon expanded carrier screen does not qualify for any Medicare reimbursement.
Genomic Diagnostics is an authorized distributor of Natera’s Horizon Test in Australia. The content has not been reviewed by nor endorsed by Natera, Inc. Genomic Diagnostics is solely responsible for maintaining content according to Natera partnership guidelines as well as all legal and regulatory requirements in Australia. CAP accredited, ISO 13485 and CLIA certified. © 2024 Natera, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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