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    • Welcome to Sonic Genetics
      Sonic Genetics offers a broad range of genetic tests, performed both in Sonic Healthcare pathology laboratories, and high-quality fully accredited referral laboratories.
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    • Our tests
      • Familial disorders
      • Genetic counselling
      • Immunology
      • Oncology
      • Paediatric disorders
      • Pharmacogenomics
      • Reproductive health
      • Results
    • Featured tests
      • Non-invasive prenatal testing
      • Reproductive carrier screening
      • Cancer genetics
      • Cardiac genetics
      • Pharmacogenomics
      • Lactose intolerance
      • Familial hypercholesterolaemia
    • 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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    • Request forms
      There are certain tests which require very specific information from the requesting doctor to enable an accurate interpretation.
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      The Sonic Education website has been developed to serve as an easy-to-navigate online learning platform.
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    • 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
      • Non-invasive prenatal testing
      • Reproductive carrier screening
      • Lactose intolerance
      • Pharmacogenomics
      • Cancer genetics
      • Cardiac genetics
      • Familial hypercholesterolaemia
    • 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
      • Genetic counselling for other heritable disorders
    • 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, and 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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  • Clinicians
    • Welcome to Sonic Genetics
    • Our tests
      • Familial disorders
      • Genetic counselling
      • Immunology
      • Oncology
      • Paediatric disorders
      • Pharmacogenomics
      • Reproductive health
      • Results
    • Featured tests
      • Non-invasive prenatal testing
      • Reproductive carrier screening
      • Cancer genetics
      • Cardiac genetics
      • Pharmacogenomics
      • Lactose intolerance
      • Familial hypercholesterolaemia
    • Incidental findings
    • Resources
    • Education (medical)
    • Electronic newsletter
      • Previous Newsletters
    • Request forms
    • Sonic Education
  • Patients
    • Our service
    • Test information
      • Non-invasive prenatal testing
      • Reproductive carrier screening
      • Lactose intolerance
      • Pharmacogenomics
      • Cancer genetics
      • Cardiac genetics
      • Familial hypercholesterolaemia
    • Patient account information
    • Patient collection information
      • Collection centres for NIPT
      • Collection centres for all other genetic tests
    • FAQs
    • Genetic counselling
      • Genetic counselling for other heritable disorders
    • Genetic testing & insurance
    • Confidentiality
  • Our tests
    • All tests
    • DNA relationship
    • Familial disorders
    • Immunology
    • Oncology - haematological malignancies
    • Oncology - solid malignancies
    • Paediatric disorders
    • Pharmacogenomics
    • Reproductive health
    • Pricing
    • Download the genetic testing guide
  • Locations
  • About
  • Contact
    • Feedback
  • Pathologists
    • Professor Graeme Suthers
    • Dr James Harraway
    • Dr Melanie Galea
    • Dr Marina Berbic
    • PDF summary
    Clinicians
    • Welcome to Sonic Genetics
    • Our tests
      • DNA relationship
      • Familial disorders
      • Genetic counselling
      • Immunology
      • Oncology
      • Paediatric disorders
      • Pharmacogenomics
      • Reproductive health
      • Results
    • Featured tests
      • Non-invasive prenatal testing
      • Reproductive carrier screening
      • Cancer genetics
      • Cardiac genetics
      • Pharmacogenomics
      • Lactose intolerance
      • Familial hypercholesterolaemia
    • Incidental findings
    • Resources
    • Education (medical)
    • Electronic newsletter
      • Previous Newsletters
    • Request forms
    • Sonic Education
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    Genetic resources

    Genetic counselling providers

    Click the link below for a list of private genetic counselling services available across Australia. This list is not necessarily complete, and we welcome the opportunity to add further providers.

    www.sonicgenetics.com.au/counsellingproviders

    Click the link below for a list of all HGSA-registered genetic counselling providers available across Australia.

    www.hgsa.org.au/asgc/find-a-genetic-counsellor

    Genomics in general practice

    Click the link below to download a copy of the 2018 RACGP publication that is intended to be used as a point-of-care reference for GPs. It is designed to assist in clinical decision-making by presenting a snapshot view of the identification and diagnosis of a range of genetic conditions, and the use of genetic testing and technologies encountered in general practice.

    www.sonicgenetics.com.au/geneticsingeneralpractice

    In 2019, the College's Journal published an article regarding genetic testing and insurance in Australia.

    NSW Centre for Genetics Education

    The NSW Centre for Genetics Education provides information about genetics in healthcare in general, together with information about specific disorders. It includes general information about some social and legal issues in genetics such as genetics and insurance, and genetics and confidentiality. http://www.genetics.edu.au/

    The NSW Centre for Genetics Education also lists the genetic counselling services provided by State Departments of Health nationally. Genetic counselling services are also provided by some private prenatal clinics and other private providers. http://www.genetics.edu.au/Genetics-Services/genetic-counselling-services

    The NSW Centre for Genetics Education maintains a list of support groups in Australia for people with specific genetic disorders and their families. https://www.genetics.edu.au/individuals-and-families/genetic-support-groups

    Public Health Genomics Foundation

    A general resource for genetics in human society is provided by the Public Health Genomics Foundation based in Cambridge, UK.

    http://www.phgfoundation.org/

    Genetic counselling information

    Click the link below for an outline of the purpose and process of genetic counselling.

    Genetic counselling information for Doctors

    Australian National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

    The Australian National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has a variety of resources for patients, families, and doctors available through its website.

    https://nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/genomics

    Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia

    The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia is the professional body responsible for the training and accreditation of pathologists and medical scientists in Australasia. It has released a series of information leaflets for patients and families regarding medical testing, including some that specifically address issues of genetic testing.

    http://www.rcpa.edu.au/Library/Fact-Sheets/Pathology-The-Facts

    National Institute of Health (NIH)

    The National Institute of Health (NIH) in the US provides general information about genetics,  genetic testing and specific information about particular disorders through MedlinePlus. https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/

    A series of reviews of genetic disorders has been developed by the NIH. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1116/

    A resource to explain genetic changes that can occur in cancer has been developed by the Vanderbilt Cancer Centre in the US. http://www.mycancergenome.org/

    Resources have also been developed by the UK's National Health Service. https://www.england.nhs.uk/genomics/

    Life insurance products and genetic testing in Australia

    In Australia genetic information, which includes personal medical history and results of genetic tests and information about the health of your patients and their relatives can have implications for life insurance policies. Please click below for more information:

    Centre for Genetics Education (NSW Health) life insurance and genetic testing

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