What is carrier screening?

Carrier screening looks at whether you carry a gene change for a serious inherited condition. Carriers are usually healthy themselves — but if both partners carry a change in the same gene, there's a chance their child could be affected. Knowing in advance lets you plan.

What kind of sample do I need to give?

A simple cheek (buccal) swab. We post the kit to your home — no blood draw, no clinic visit. The whole thing takes about two minutes per person.

How long do results take?

4–6 weeks from when the lab receives your sample.

Do I need a referral from my doctor?

No. A member of our clinical team reviews every order to check the test is suitable for you and will contact you if it isn’t. If your doctor recommended the test, they can send us a referral so we can share your results with them. If a significant finding is identified, one of our genetic counsellors will talk you through it and advise on any follow-up care.

Do both reproductive partners need to test?

For most recessive conditions, both partners need to be carriers for there to be a chance of an affected child. Testing both partners gives the most complete picture. You can test as a couple together or separately.

Can my partner be screened at the same time?

Yes. Lineova is available as a single or couple test. With a couple test, you each receive your own report, plus a couple report showing your combined chance of having a child with an inherited condition. The couple report applies to partners who would have a biological child together. If you and your partner were assigned the same sex at birth, you can still order the couple test at the listed couple price, and you’ll each receive your own individual report.

What's the difference between this and the bulk-billed Core Carrier Screen?

Core Carrier Screen is Medicare-funded for eligible patients, with no out-of-pocket cost. It checks whether you’re a carrier of three inherited conditions: cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy and fragile X syndrome. Core Carrier Screen is currently not available with Genotype Health. We aim to have it available in November 2026. Lineova is a broader carrier screen covering 461 genes linked to several hundred inherited conditions, with options tailored to your ancestry. The number of genes varies by ancestry panel. Chat with Tara to find out more or speak with our team.

We're a same-sex couple using a donor — what do we test?

That depends on your specific reproductive pathway. Donors are typically screened for the major recessive conditions by the clinic providing the gametes. Some intended parents also choose to test themselves — this is a personal decision and depends on factors like your family history, the partner who will carry the pregnancy, and what donor information you already have. Our Genetic Counsellors can talk you through what each option involves so you can decide what's right for you.

My partner and I have different ancestries. Which test do we order?

Order the couple test and choose the ancestry option for one partner at checkout. After your order, Tara will take you through pre-test education and consent. Each partner completes this separately, so you’ll receive a link to send to your partner, and they can choose their own ancestry option when they complete their consent. In most cases, our ancestry panels add a targeted set of genes to the same base list, so most genes are tested for both of you. Any gene screened on only one partner’s panel appears on that partner’s individual report but isn’t included in the couple report.

Are carriers always healthy?

Most are. Carriers usually have no symptoms, because they have one working copy of the gene. For a small number of genes on Lineova, though, being a carrier can have health implications for you as well. For example, women who carry a fragile X premutation have a higher chance of early menopause. If your result shows a finding like this, one of our genetic counsellors will explain what it means for your own health, as well as for a future child.

What happens if my partner or I are found to be a carrier?

You'll get 30 minutes one-to-one with a qualified Genetic Counsellor. They'll explain what your result means for you and your future children, walk you through your reproductive options, and help you decide what to do next.

What does a clear or negative result mean?

A clear result means no disease-causing or likely disease-causing variants were found in the genes we tested. This lowers your chance of being a carrier for the conditions on the panel, but it can’t rule it out completely, because no test detects every variant. It also doesn’t cover conditions outside the panel, or health problems in a pregnancy that aren’t inherited. If you have a family history of a genetic condition, or have any concerns during pregnancy, discuss them with your doctor, who can advise whether further testing is appropriate.

How accurate is the test?

Our tests are run in accredited clinical laboratories, and we report only variants classified as disease-causing or likely disease-causing under international guidelines. No genetic test is 100% accurate, and detection rates can vary with ancestry, because some populations are under-represented in the data used to interpret results. Our ancestry-specific options tailor the gene list to conditions relevant to your background.

Yes. Your privacy is fundamental to everything we do at Genotype Health. Your genetic data is used only to perform your test, deliver your results, and support related activities such as billing. Access to your personal data is strictly limited to staff directly involved in your care, customer service, and essential technical functions. Our lab partners also uses de-identified, aggregated data for research. Including your data in this research can help advance genomic equity and improve medical research for communities that have historically been underrepresented in genetic studies — including, potentially, your own. The choice is always yours. You can opt out at any time, and it will not affect your test, your results, or any other service you receive from us.

Will this affect my insurance?

In Australia, life insurers can no longer use genetic test results to refuse or limit cover. This applies to decisions about life insurance made from 8 October 2026, and covers your test results as well as the fact that you’ve had, or plan to have, a test. Private health insurance in Australia is community-rated, so genetic results don’t affect your cover or premiums. Other types of insurance, such as travel insurance, aren’t covered by the new law. If you have questions about a specific policy, check with your insurer before testing.

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What the test looks for

What the test looks for.

A carrier screen for anyone planning a family. We analyse hundreds of serious recessive and X-linked conditions based on the recommendations of ACOG and ACMG — with the panel tailored to your ancestry. Only clearly disease-causing changes (pathogenic or likely pathogenic) are reported.

Why 461? Bigger panels aren't always better. Testing rare or poorly understood conditions returns ambiguous results that worry without informing. A focused, ancestry-matched panel of well-validated conditions turns a result into a real answer.

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Ancestry-tailored panels

A gene panel tailored to your ancestry.

Different ancestral populations may carry different inherited conditions, and some groups remain under-represented in population reference databases. We offer ancestry-specific gene panels to ensure that both the conditions screened and the reference data used to interpret your results are as relevant as possible to your genetic background. You can select the most appropriate option when placing your order.

Who this test is for

Who this test is for.

Carrier screening is for anyone thinking about having children — couples, individuals, same-sex couples, and people considering donor gametes.

Right for you

+Are planning a pregnancy or thinking about future children
+Are in early pregnancy and want this information now
+Want the most complete view available across hundreds of conditions
+Want ethnicity-tailored reporting
+Are using or considering IVF options
+Have a family history of autosomal recessive genetic conditions (for example, in parents or children) and want to better understand your carrier status
+If you do have a known family history, you can discuss your testing options with one of our Genetic Counsellors, who may be able to customise your test

Not the right test if you…

–Are Medicare-eligible and want the bulk-billed essentials only (see our Core Carrier Screen — CF, SMA, Fragile X)
–If you have a family history of a condition not listed in our test (you may need diagnostic testing through a clinical genetics service).
–Are under 18

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What's included

One price, everything covered. Customised options to suit you.

460+ gene comprehensive panel

Hundreds of serious recessive and X-linked conditions. Fragile X CGG repeat analysis is included automatically for partners assigned female at birth.

At-home buccal swab kit

Return postage within Australia and Indonesia. Painless cheek-swab — takes a couple of minutes.

VIP service available in Jakarta: nurse comes to your door and takes the sample for you.

Pre-test counselling with Tara

Guided conversation with our custom-built AI assistant so you go in informed, you have the right test, and anything needing discussion with our clinical team is identified before your kit is sent out. Tara does the admin work so our human experts can focus on supporting you.

You may also opt for pre-test consultation directly with a human Genetic Counsellor if preferred (additional consultation fees may apply).

30-min Genetic Counsellor session (positives)

If your result is positive, you’ll speak one-to-one with a human Genetic Counsellor about what it means for your future children and what your options are.

Ethnicity-tailored gene panel

Choose Global, Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern & North African or Ashkenazi when you order at no additional cost — the genes screened are tailored to your ancestry.

Accredited lab analysis

Your sample is analysed by Blueprint Genetics — a CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified lab.

Clear written report

Plain-language results. Singles get an individual report; couples get individual reports plus a couple report.

Customisable

Have specific questions or want to adjust the test? Book a consult with one of our Genetic Counsellors.

Expedite available

Expedite for a fee if you need the results urgently.

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Family Variant Testing

Cover for the people (and embryos) that matter most.

If you receive a positive carrier result, close biological relatives may also carry the same genetic variant — and in an IVF journey, this may include your embryos. Family Variant Testing focuses on known familial genetic variant(s), without the cost or complexity of broader genetic screening.

A targeted test for specific genetic variant(s) identified in you. Relative testing uses the same at-home buccal swab process, while embryo testing uses IVF embryo samples. Performed through the same accredited laboratory, with up to 10 variants covered.

$450Per relative or embryo

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A smarter path for embryo testing
In IVF, FVT can be used in place of full PGT-M. Instead of analysing a broad range of genes, FVT focuses only on the known genetic variant(s) relevant to you — more targeted and more affordable, while still giving you the information you need to make confident decisions about your embryos.
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Available after a positive carrier result
Family Variant Testing is offered for biological relatives and for embryo testing during IVF following a positive carrier result with Genotype Health.
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By Genetic Counsellor referral
Access is by referral from one of our Genetic Counsellors — so the right people, and the right embryos, are tested in the right order.
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Covered in your post-result consultation
Your Genetic Counsellor will walk you through who in your family should consider testing, how to approach those conversations, and how FVT fits into your IVF pathway — all in your 30-minute consultation.

How It Works

From order to answers — seven steps, one hand to hold. A transparent end-to-end flow with expert human support built in.

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Order

Order your test

Select your test through our secure online platform.
02

Educate

Pre-test education

Complete an interactive session with Tara to ensure you are confident and informed.
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Kit

Receive your kit

A collection kit is dispatched to your door, including all necessary components and instructions.
04

Swab

Simple cheek swab

Collect your DNA sample easily at home.
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Return

Return your sample

Send your kit back to us in the prepaid return package.
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Report

Secure digital reporting

If nothing shows up, a clear clinical report is delivered through our secure portal — ultimate peace of mind.
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Guidance

Expert guidance & referral

If any important findings are identified, our expert Genetic Counsellors will guide you through the results with a 1-on-1 session, personalised action plan, specialist referrals, and emotional /psychological support.

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For most, it's reassurance. For some, it's a head start, guided by our genetic counsellors. For everyone, it's a path forward.

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Key Features

Who Is This Test For?

What the test looks for.

A gene panel tailored to your ancestry.

Who this test is for.

Right for you

Not the right test if you…

One price, everything covered. Customised options to suit you.

460+ gene comprehensive panel

At-home buccal swab kit

Pre-test counselling with Tara

30-min Genetic Counsellor session (positives)

Ethnicity-tailored gene panel

Accredited lab analysis

Clear written report

Customisable

Expedite available

Add a Comprehensive Health Screen.

Family Variant Testing

A smarter path for embryo testing

Available after a positive carrier result

By Genetic Counsellor referral

Covered in your post-result consultation

How It Works

Order your test

Pre-test education

Receive your kit

Simple cheek swab

Return your sample

Secure digital reporting

Expert guidance & referral

Everything else youmight be wondering.

Ready when you are.