Expanded Carrier Screening

In addition to our Gene Access Carrier Screening for cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and fragile X syndrome, Clinical Labs also offers expanded carrier screening options for individuals who seek a broadened assessment of their risk of having a child with a genetic condition.

 

Comprehensive Carrier Screening

Clinical Labs offers a comprehensive test that involves screening up to 569 genes. This test is suitable for individuals of all ethnicities who seek an expanded assessment of their risk of having a child with a genetic condition. Our Comprehensive Carrier Screening test evaluates an individual’s carrier status for more than 100 inherited conditions.

Our Comprehensive Carrier Screening includes:
 

  • Screening for 100+ inherited conditions, including up to 569 genes

  • Severe and prevalent conditions seen across all ethnicities

  • Enhanced SMA testing to help identify silent carriers

  • All conditions recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG)

  • An extended list of conditions recommended by national Jewish societies
  • X-linked conditions, including fragile X syndrome
  • Selection of conditions found on the newborn screening test

For a full listing of the conditions covered by our Comprehensive Carrier Screening test CLICK HERE

COST

The cost for our Comprehensive Carrier Screening test is $595 - no Medicare rebate is available. Partner testing is also $595. 

TESTING LOCATIONS
After you have had a discussion with your doctor about genetic carrier screening and have a referral, you can visit any of our 1,300 Clinical Labs collection centres located throughout Australia for your test; there is no need to book. We welcome and accept all pathology request forms. For locations, visit clinicallabs.com.au/location

RESULTS
Results for your Comprehensive Carrier Screening test will be with your referring doctor 3-6 weeks after the receipt of your blood sample at our laboratory.

GENETIC COUNSELLING
Positive cases are offered one genetic counselling session per couple at no cost, upon your doctor’s request.
 

For Frequently Asked Questions about Genetic Carrier Screening, CLICK HERE

Ashkenazi Jewish Carrier Screening

Ashkenazi Jewish Carrier Screening can determine whether you or your partner are carriers of any of the eight genetic conditions we test for, that are most common in people of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. Being a carrier for one of these eight conditions does not impact your own health, but it may increase the likelihood of having a child affected by the condition.

Our Ashkenazi Jewish Screening includes:
 

  • Tay–Sachs disease
  • Canavan disease
  • Niemann–Pick disease
  • Bloom syndrome
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Fanconi anaemia
  • Familial dysautonomia
  • Mucolipidosis IV

COST

The cost for our Ashkenazi Jewish Carrier Screening test is $330 - no Medicare rebate is available. Partner testing is also $330. 

TESTING LOCATIONS
After you have had a discussion with your doctor about genetic carrier screening and have a referral, you can visit any of our 1,300 Clinical Labs collection centres located throughout Australia for your test; there is no need to book. We welcome and accept all pathology request forms. For locations, visit clinicallabs.com.au/location

RESULTS
Results for the Ashkenazi Jewish Carrier Screening test will be with your referring doctor 7-10 business days after the receipt of your blood sample at our laboratory.

GENETIC COUNSELLING
Positive cases are offered one genetic counselling session per couple at no cost, upon your doctor’s request.
 

For Frequently Asked Questions about Genetic Carrier Screening, CLICK HERE.

 
 

 

 

GENE ACCESS CARRIER SCREENING

COMPREHENSIVE CARRIER SCREENING

ASHKENAZI JEWISH CARRIER SCREENING

Genetic Conditions CF, SMA & FXS 100+ inherited conditions.

For a full listing of the conditions covered by our Comprehensive Carrier Screening test CLICK HERE
  • Tay–Sachs disease
  • Canavan disease
  • Niemann–Pick disease
  • Bloom syndrome
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Fanconi anaemia
  • Familial dysautonomia
  • Mucolipidosis IV
Cost


100% Bulk-Billed* once in an individual's lifetime.
*Subject to Medicare eligibility criteria. 

Our Comprehensive Carrier Screening test costs $595.
Partner testing is also $595.
Our Ashkenazi Jewish Carrier Screening costs $330.
Partner testing is also $330.
Results 5-7 business days 3-6 weeks 7-10 business days

 


For Frequently Asked Questions about Genetic Carrier Screening, CLICK HERE