Unlock the secrets of your DNA

If a person decides to pursue testing following consultation, an once-off fee is charged which covers the entire journey of genomic tests, as well as both pre-test and post-test consultations and care plan. Different tiers of testing packages are offered depending on the person’s specific needs at the time (package pricing can be found here). If a person decides not to proceed with testing, a standard consultation fee is charged following the initial consultation.

There is limited Medicare coverage for certain diagnostic genomic testing (genomic testing undertaken by someone who already exhibits symptoms of a suspected genetic disorder) and limited reproductive carrier screening. The majority of tests included in preventive genomics testing is not covered by either Medicare or private health insurance. Your genomics health professional will discuss this further in the initial consultation.

The doctor’s clinic consultations are claimable through Medicare although the claims are usually capped to certain amounts.

Genomic testing does not impact health insurance. Certain genomic testing may impact risk-based insurance, such as life insurance. Currently, genomic testing for risk prediction undertaken pre-symptomatically (such as in the preventive genomics context), would impact a person’s ability in life insurance policy underwriting up to certain limits based on the current Moratorium in place. This is however rapidly changing, as the Australian government has announced in September 2024 that it will change the law, so that life insurance companies will no longer be able to use genetic/genomic test results to refuse or increase life insurance premiums. This will come into effect when it is written into legislation in the near future. The MGA genetics health professional will provide most up-to-date information in a clinic consultation.

MGA prides in the responsible use of genomics that is evidence-based and tailored to each individual. Through clinical interactions and comprehensive assessment, each client receives the most up-to-date information about genomic testing, appropriate recommendations based on their needs, as well as a comprehensive care plan based on clinical guidelines. There are two-way communications to ensure that all questions and concerns are answered and addressed.

Just as genomics is rapidly evolving, our service and range of testing will also evolve accordingly as we keep abreast with developments in genomic technologies.

A comprehensive clinical assessment is undertaken by certified genetics professionals in a clinic consultation to determine the best testing strategy, which may include a combination of diagnostic and preventive genomic tests. As not every symptom or any positive family history would be related, our experienced geneticist will make a clinical judgement, based on comprehensive assessment, and provide explanations on the recommended tests on the day.