Medicare Rebates for 3-Gene Carrier Screening Available from 1 November 2023^*

Is your patient planning a pregnancy or in early pregnancy? This is the ideal time to discuss reproductive carrier screening (RCS) with them.

The 3-gene RCS can identify couples at high risk of having a child with cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, or fragile X syndrome – three of the most common familial disorders in Australia.

At Sonic Genetics, our pre-test education course for patients aims to complement the conversation doctors have with their patients about making an informed choice regarding RCS. You can find more information about the course at www.sonicgenetics.com.au/patient/test-information/rcs/carrier-screening-online-patient-course.

For patients who choose to test with Sonic Genetics and receive results indicating a high risk of having an affected child, we offer post-test genetic counselling with a doctor’s referral at no cost to the patient.

To learn more about Sonic Genetics, RCS, and post-test counselling, visit www.sonicgenetics.com.au/rcsd.

^*Conditions apply.

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Defining the genetic relationship between people or tissue samples using DNA markers.

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Identifying the genetic basis of familial disorders that affect children and adults.

Immunology
An analysis of genes modifying the risk of disease or responsible for familial disorders of the immune system.

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Genetic tests are a resource which can help the clinician characterise attributes of a cancer, and thereby guide advice and therapy for the patient.

Oncology - solid malignancies
These assays provide information that is not available from histological examination, and can help guide diagnosis, therapy, and monitoring of disease.

Paediatric disorders
Childhood-onset disorders due to new cytogenetic abnormalities and inherited mutations.

Pharmacogenomics
Making medicines personal. Analysis of genes involved in drug metabolism and hypersensitivity, allowing clinicians to prescribe with confidence.

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