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Clinicians
- Welcome to Sonic Genetics
  Sonic Genetics offers a broad range of genetic tests, performed both in Sonic Healthcare pathology laboratories, as well as high-quality fully accredited referral laboratories.
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- Our tests
- Featured tests
- Incidental findings
  When a medical test is performed in a patient for a particular purpose, it is possible that the test will identify an unexpected abnormality that is not related to the initial reason for doing the test.
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- Resources
  Links to useful external resources of genetic information for clinicians.
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- Education (medical)
  The Sonic Genetics website includes general information regarding genetic testing, as well as specific information about particular tests.
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- Electronic newsletter
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- Request forms
  There are certain tests which require very specific information from the requesting doctor to enable an accurate interpretation.
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- Sonic Education
  The Sonic Education website has been developed to serve as an easy-to-navigate online learning platform.
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Patients
- Our service
  We are Australia’s largest private genetics referral laboratory. We are part of Sonic Healthcare, an acknowledged world leader in the provision of diagnostic services, and Australia’s largest pathology provider.
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- Test information
- Patient account information
  We aim to be fair and reasonable with our fee structure. Our fees are set at a level to ensure that we can deliver a high quality and comprehensive genetic pathology service to you.
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- Patient collection information
  - Collection centres for NIPT
  - Collection centres for all other genetic tests
- FAQs
  We are often asked about preparation for tests, appointments, costs and tests for children. Here is a list of the most common questions we are asked.
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- Genetic counselling
  A genetic test result may have broader implications for the person tested (e.g. insurance, family planning), as well as implications for family members (e.g. future health, insurance etc)
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- Genetic testing & insurance
  Some patients are concerned about the possible impact of a genetic test on their ability to get insurance.
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- Confidentiality
  We are committed to ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information.
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Our tests
- All tests
  Sonic Genetics offers a broad range of genetic tests, performed both in Sonic Healthcare pathology laboratories, as well as high-quality fully accredited referral laboratories.
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- DNA relationship
  Defining the genetic relationship between people or tissue samples using DNA markers.
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- Familial disorders
  Identifying the genetic basis of familial disorders that affect children and adults.
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- Immunology
  An analysis of genes modifying the risk of disease or responsible for familial disorders of the immune system.
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- Oncology - haematological malignancies
  Genetic tests are a resource which can help the clinician characterise attributes of a cancer, and thereby guide advice and therapy for the patient.
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- Oncology - solid malignancies
  These assays provide information that is not available from histological examination, and can help guide diagnosis, therapy, and monitoring of disease.
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- Paediatric disorders
  Childhood-onset disorders due to new cytogenetic abnormalities and inherited mutations.
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- Pharmacogenomics
  Making medicines personal. Analysis of genes involved in drug metabolism and hypersensitivity, allowing clinicians to prescribe with confidence.
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- Reproductive health
  Screening of couples prior to conception, or during early pregnancy, including non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT).
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- Pricing
  Genetic tests are frequently not covered by Medicare or private health insurance,.
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- Download the genetic testing guide
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