Most carriers of genetic conditions are healthy and unaware they are carrying potentially harmful genetic mutations
Genetic diseases account for 20% of all infant deaths & 18% of paediatric hospitalisations 1.
1 out of 100 children world wide are born with a genetic disease 2.
1 out of 4 people carry at least one known genetic mutation 3.
Finding out about risks gives couples the ability to make informed reproductive choices about their future family’s health
Replace uncertainty with knowledge and information
Provides guidance if a child is diagnosed with a genetic condition, either in utero or after birth
We provide up-to-date expert advice in a very fast paced field of medicine
We are professionals trained to evaluate and explain the results of genetic tests, which may yield complex results
We provide counselling support for decision making, while respecting individual beliefs and values
We provide the necessary referrals and guidance to help patients feel supported through challenging situations
“I believe we should have the opportunity to understand whether we are at a high risk of having a child with an incurable medical condition, given the the very significant emotional, physical and financial implications”
“The most difficult thought is that this situation was preventable with a simple blood or saliva test and if I’d known to ask for it, I would have”
The peace of mind that genetic testing provides is priceless. Thank you for offering such a great service to the community. Your genetic counsellor was friendly, caring and very informative in this sensitive area.
“As a young professional couple, having a healthy child is one of the most important things to us. We were surprised to find out that we both carry genetic mutations we were not aware of. It was great to find out more about our genetic makeup and can now look forward to starting a family”
please call (03) 9528-1910
or email reception@geneticclinic.com.au
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