Find out if you’re a carrier for 3 of the most common inherited genetic conditions that affect children in Australia. Get tested today with no upfront cost for medicare-eligible customers. Please note – our turnaround time for Standard Carrier Screening results is currently up to 3 weeks from when your sample arrives at our lab. What does Standard Carrier Screening look for? This test looks at 3 genes associated with 3 inherited conditions. The conditions included in this test are: Cystic fibrosis (CF), Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and Fragile X syndrome. To unlock more genes and conditions, purchase an Extended or Comprehensive carrier screening test. This is an individual test for biological females. Your kit will include one swab. The report will tell you if you are a carrier for the three conditions screened for. If yes, your partner should also get tested to determine your combined chance of having a child with an inherited condition. We’ll help you organise this if needed. What will my results look like? When you take a Standard Screening test, we’ll determine if you are a carrier for the 3 conditions we screen for. If you aren’t a carrier for any of the 3 conditions, you have a low chance of having a child with an inherited condition. If you receive a carrier result, your partner should be tested to determine your chance as a couple of having children with any of the conditions screened for. Your results are relevant for life, meaning you only need to take this test once. However, if your partner is tested, you will need a new couples’ report any time you change partners in future. How does the Standard Carrier Screening test work? To take the test, simply order a kit online through our site and we’ll ship a kit directly to you. No referral is required. You don't need to speak to a doctor before ordering online; our Lumi doctors will determine your suitability for testing after you order via a telehealth consultation (free of charge). Once your kit arrives, simply complete the cheek swab in the comfort and privacy of your own home. The swab is quick, painless, and non-invasive. You’ll also receive a reply-paid envelope you can use to mail your sample back to our lab. Our lab scientists examine your genes to determine whether you are a carrier for any of the conditions we screen for. If you’re a carrier, we can organise testing for your partner as well to determine your combined chance of having a child with an inherited condition. Even if you receive a carrier result, it does not mean you are guaranteed to have a child with a genetic condition. Your overall chance is dependent on your partner’s carrier status.
