Starting a family is one of life's biggest decisions. It's natural to want clarity and confidence as you take that step.
The Familee Screen is a set of pre-pregnancy genetic tests that help you understand some of your genetic risks before conception.
It includes the following tests, which can be ordered separately or together, depending on your needs:
Basic Carrier Screen - checks for three common inherited conditions: cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and fragile X syndrome.
Expanded Carrier Screen - looks for more than 1,000 additional genetic conditions that can affect a child's health.
Personal Genetic Screen - identifies certain genetic conditions that may affect your own health and could be passed on.
Chromosome Analysis - screens for missing or extra DNA segments that have been linked to neurodevelopmental or other health risks.
A detailed list of the genes and regions looked at by these tests
No genetic test can eliminate the risk of having a child affected by a genetic condition.
But together, these tests can help you see more of the genetic risks that matter. With that understanding, you can make informed choices when starting or growing your family.
Fees (per female individual)
Basic Carrier Screen: Bulk billed for patients who meet Medicare criteria. This screen is required for all Familee Screen requests.
Other Familee Screen tests (Expanded Carrier Screen, Personal Genetic Screen) can be added for a total private fee of $590, whether one or both are selected. These optional tests are not covered by Medicare.
Chromosome Analysis (if ordered): Bulk billed for patients who meet Medicare criteria. This test is only clinically indicated when your doctor also orders the Expanded Carrier Screen and/or the Personal Genetic Screen.
Fees (per male individual)
Familee Screen tests (Basic Carrier Screen, Expanded Carrier Screen, Personal Genetic Screen, or all three) are performed for a total private fee of $590, for male individuals whose female partners have undergone the Familee Screen. These tests are not covered by Medicare, although the Basic Carrier Screen component may be Medicare-funded in limited circumstances.
Chromosome Analysis (if ordered): Bulk billed for patients who meet Medicare criteria. This test is only clinically indicated when your doctor also orders the Expanded Carrier Screen and/or the Personal Genetic Screen.
Please note that the Familee Screen in males does not include screening for fragile X syndrome or other X-linked conditions.