Genetic carrier screening gives individuals and couples information about their risk of having a child with a genetic condition. Three common inherited genetic conditions are Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

Many people are carriers of CF, FXS and SMA even though they do not have anybody in their family who has the condition. These conditions are not usually diagnosed during routine pregnancy testing, and a baby may be born with one of these conditions despite having a normal pregnancy and no family history.

A blood or saliva test can determine whether you or your partner are carriers for many genetic conditions including CF, FXS and SMA.
Medicare will BULK BILL standard GCS test for CF, FXS and SMA.

An extended genetic carrier screening test is available to look at up to 1500 genes. The test is NOT covered by Medicare or Private Health Insurance. Both reproductive partners have the test at the same time.

The test results on average take 5- 6 weeks. For couples at risk of having an affected child, genetic counselling is recommended.

Additionally, it may be possible to test for these conditions through genetic testing of the embryos if doing IVF.

Please see link below to view information regarding genetic carrier screening.

Everything you need to know : Carrier Screening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzfq_jbrgZk