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Genetic Testing

Genetic testing can identify factors that change a treatment plan — whether you and your partner carry the same recessive condition, whether a chromosomal rearrangement explains repeated miscarriage, or whether an embryo carries a condition known to run in your family.

Services

Types of testing

  • Carrier screening - a blood test to see whether you and your partner both carry the same recessive condition, such as cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy or fragile X

  • Karyotype testing - looks at the structure and number of your chromosomes, often used after recurrent miscarriage

  • Preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic conditions (PGT-M) — tests embryos for a specific inherited condition known to be in the family

  • Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) - checks embryos for the correct number of chromosomes

  • Preimplantation genetic testing for structural rearrangements (PGT-SR) - used where a parent carries a chromosomal translocation

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Medicare rebates are available for essential carrier screening tests. Testing of embryos requires an IVF cycle, because embryos must be biopsied in the laboratory. Genetic counselling is offered alongside testing.

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Who it's for: 

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  • Couples planning a pregnancy who want to know their carrier status

  • Anyone with a known genetic condition in the family

  • People who have had two or more miscarriages

  • Couples with a previous pregnancy or child affected by a genetic condition

  • Anyone who has had several IVF cycles without a pregnancy

  • Advanced maternal who would like to know if their embryos are

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