Available Prenatal Genetic Tests

Sonic Genetics three gene panel – looks for mutations responsible for cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy and Fragile X; cost is approximately $400, Medicare rebate is not generally available except in some cases of CF or Fragile X where there are symptoms or a family history; results take around 2 weeks.

Further information regarding this test can be found here Preconception Carrier Screening, a request form for this test can be found here Reproductive Preconception Screening. An individual test for cystic fibrosis costs $310, an individual test for spinal muscular atrophy costs $220, and an individual test for Fragile X only costs $101.30.

Sonic Genetics Beacon expanded carrier screen – looks for mutations in 299 autosomal recessive genes and 28 X-linked genes (including cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, Fragile X, alpha thalassaemia and sickle cell anaemia) that can cause serious disorders in an affect individual; cost for one person to be tested is $995, cost for a couple to be tested is $1,750 (there is no Medicare rebate); results take 3-4 weeks. Further information regarding this test can be found here Expanded Carrier Screening , a request form for this test can be found here Expanded Screening Request Form.

Counsyl Foresight carrier screen – looks for mutations in 175+ autosomal recessive genes and 28 X-linked genes (including cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, Fragile X, alpha thalassaemia and sickle cell anaemia) that can cause serious disorders in an affected individual.

Further information regarding this test can be found here Counsyl Foresight carrier screen,  a request form for this test can be foundhere Counsyl Foresight carrier screen - Test Request Form.