Medicare-subsidised  |  $990
Non-Medicare  |  $1330

Planning pregnancy? Start here.

Every day I meet people who wish they had this information when they were planning pregnancy. Their stories have inspired my program which runs through the most important genetic tests to have before pregnancy. These are the tests I recommend and organise for all of my patients, friends and family who are taking this important step.

Before having the test, you can speak with an AI assistant I have trained to have the conversation I have with everyone who is planning pregnancy. If you want to organise genetic carrier screening, you can order our most up to date version of the test with our laboratory partner.

Hi, I’m Dr. Tristan Hardy. I am a specialist in genetic testing and pregnancy. I’m passionate about giving people information about genetics and helping them navigate IVF and pregnancy.

What are the next steps after my test?

About 1 in 50 reproductive couples will have an increased chance result.

If you have an increased chance of having a child with one of the conditions screened, we will be in touch to help you with the next steps on your journey.

We will connect you with a clinical geneticist who will explain your results and the reproductive options available, including testing in pregnancy and IVF with testing of embryos.

What else should I plan before pregnancy?

Our pre-pregnancy advice is based on the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guideline.

❋ GP Specialist Review

Your GP specialist will be able to review your medical history, current medications, and organise blood tests and vaccinations in the lead up to pregnancy. The standard tests required in the lead up to pregnancy are a blood count and iron studies, blood group and antibody screen, and infection screening for Hep B, Hep C, HIV, Syphilis, Varicella and Rubella. 

Everyone should take a preconception multivitamin containing 0.4-0.8mg folic acid in the month leading up to conception to reduce the chance of neural tube defects (NTDs) like spina bifida. If you have specific risk factors for NTDs, (personal or family history of spina bifida, increased BMI, medications e.g. antiepileptics), you should increase your folic acid to 5mg.

❋ Pre-pregnancy multivitamin

Everyone can benefit from a healthy diet containing plant-based foods, healthy fats and lean proteins and exercising with moderate-intensity workouts several times a week. Aim for a BMI in the healthy weight range (18.5-20) and track your weight to stay within this goal.

❋ Lifestyle changes

Start tracking your menstrual cycle and have sex every 1-2 days around the time of ovulation. If you have an irregular cycle, a history of other gynaecological conditions or no success after 12 months of trying, see your GP specialist for a referral for fertility advice. 

❋ Fertility factors

  • "Information on carrier screening for other genetic conditions should be offered to all women planning a pregnancy..."

    RANZCOG Guideline: Genetic Carrier Screening

FAQs

  • It's easy and can be done from home. Just start chatting with our AI assistant and they will take you through the next steps to enter your details and complete payment. Your kits will come to you in the mail from our laboratory partner.

  • If your results indicate you have an increased chance of having a baby with a genetic condition, you will be contacted by one of our team members to discuss your result. We will refer you to a clinical geneticist for a telehealth consultation (at no cost) to discuss your results and reproductive options.

  • Most people (98%) will receive a low chance result, which means there is a low chance of having a child with one of the conditions screened. Once you are pregnant, there are additional screening tests such as prenatal cfDNA screening that will give you further information about genetic conditions.

  • If you are eligible for the Medicare rebate for three condition screening and have not used it at another laboratory, the test will cost $990. If you do not have Medicare or have already used your Medicare rebate for three condition screening, the test will cost $1330.

  • No, this test reports carrier status only if there is an increased chance of having a child with a genetic condition. If you need an individual report for the purpose of matching with a sperm or egg donor, or want the information, we recommend speaking with a specialist to organise individual testing.

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