Genetic Carrier Screening

The best part? Once you’ve referred a patient, you don’t need to do anything! Our expert genetic counselling team and fertility specialists are on hand to support patients and provide them with personalised advice about their options for conceiving.
Thanks to our network of experienced fertility specialists, genetic counsellors, scientists, obstetricians, gynaecologists, sonographers and sonologists, donor and surrogacy experts and nursing teams across the country, Monash IVF Group can offer patients holistic, integrated care from genetic testing to counselling, all the way through to fertility treatment options and prenatal diagnosis if required.
Note, this test is available to everyone. Your patient does not need to be undergoing treatment at Monash IVF to use the test. RANZCOG recommends that anyone planning a pregnancy be offered genetic carrier screening, so it is recommended this is offered to all patients who are thinking about pregnancy.
Key information
- One of the most comprehensive tests on the market, with 410 genes screened
- Patients can order and pay for the test themselves online
- A simple saliva swab performed at home and mailed back, with an approximate 6-week turnaround time
- Monash IVF’s experienced Genetic Counsellors guide the patients through the process via a telehealth appointment
Refer a patient
Monash IVF have developed a fact sheet with a QR code that takes patients directly to the online ordering function on our website where they can order and pay for the test themselves. You can visit this patient-facing online ordering page here or use the button below to download the fact sheet.

Why you should refer a patient to Monash IVF for carrier screening?
✓ Your patient and their partner or donor will identify important genetic information, which can help them make informed decisions about their options for conceiving.
✓ It’s one of the most comprehensive tests on the market – we screen for 410 genes, and about 1 in 30 reproductive couples who have genetic carrier screening will find out they have an increased chance of having a child with a single gene condition. (1)
✓ You don’t need to do anything! Our expert genetic counselling team and fertility specialists are on hand to support the patient and provide them with personalised advice about their options.
✓ If the patient does end up needing to test embryos in IVF or find a gamete donor, we’re here to help them.
✓ No needles or hospitals are required - it's an easy saliva test your patients can do at home.

What’s the cost?
The Monash IVF genetic carrier screening kit costs $695 for an individual or $1,250 for two people. This includes saliva testing kits, support from our genetic counsellors and a pre-paid return envelope.
We strongly recommend that testing is performed simultaneously for couples (or those using a known donor) to avoid delays and take advantage of the discounted couple pricing.
Common Questions


I have more questions. Who can I speak to?
If you have more questions, you can reach out the Monash IVF Genetics team via geneticsadmin@monashivf.com.
References
1. Berbic M, Hesson L, Clarke J, et al, (2022) Reproductive carrier screening (RCS) to identify Australian couples at risk of having children with autosomal recessive and X-linked conditions, RANZCOG Annual Scientific Meeting, October 2022.

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