Proactive Genetic Screening to Identify Health Risks
Genetic screening is an essential part of a modern, proactive approach to health. Studies show that over 16% of healthy adults carry a serious health-related genetic risk—often without knowing it. Our preventative genetic testing offers you the opportunity to understand how your genes may impact your future health, even if you have no strong personal or family history of disease.
What is Genetic Testing?
Genetic testing provides insight into how your DNA may influence your health, risk profile, and response to certain conditions. Your genes can help explain underlying predispositions that may not yet be visible through symptoms or standard testing.
By analysing specific variations in your DNA—often through a simple saliva sample, we can identify inherited markers associated with certain health conditions. These often include risks related to cardiovascular health and cancer.
Using advanced genomic analysis, this information is interpreted alongside your personal and family history to allow for personalised decision making, monitoring, and preventative care guided by certified genetic counsellors and other qualified medical professionals.
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Why Genetic Testing Matters?
Understanding your genetic risk is the first step to taking control of your future health.
HOW IT WORKS
Our Process
STEP 1
Sample Collection
A saliva sample is collected during your HealthScreen appointment. The process is quick, non-invasive cheek swab.
STEP 2
Laboratory Analysis
Your sample is sent to accredited partner laboratories, where advanced genomic analysis is used to assess clinically relevant genetic markers linked to health risk and predisposition.
STEP 3
Results Processing
Your genetic data is compiled into a detailed report, highlighting key findings and areas that may be relevant to your health profile.
STEP 4
Clinical Review
Your results are explained by a certified genetic counselor, providing context around what the findings mean and whether any further monitoring, testing, or preventative steps may be appropriate.
What's Included?
Understanding your genetic risk is the first step to taking control of your health. Our genetic panel helps identify risks related to:
- 65 cancer-risk genes
Including breast, bowel, skin, and prostate cancers — some may also impact your children’s health.
- 83 heart health genes
Related to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and conditions that increase your risk of heart attack and stroke.
- 19 additional health-risk genes
Covering conditions such as dystonia, hemochromatosis, and clotting disorders.
FAQs
What can genetic testing tell me about my health?
Genetic testing can identify inherited gene variations that may be associated with an increased likelihood of certain health conditions. This may include cardiovascular health, cancer risk and metabolism. It provides an additional layer of insight to help guide more informed health decisions.
Does genetic testing diagnose diseases?
No. Genetic testing does not diagnose conditions. Instead, it identifies potential predispositions or risk factors. Any findings should always be interpreted in the context of your overall health and discussed with a qualified professional.
How are are samples handled?
Samples are sent to Eugene Labs, our genetic testing partner. After initial processing, they are forwarded to Fulgent Genetics for further analysis. Fulgent Genetics is located in the United States.
To ensure accuracy of reporting, samples are not de-identified during processing. After the report has been released, the lab order can be de-identified upon request. The report itself will remain stored under the patient’s details.
Once de-identified, the customer will no longer be trackable by the partner lab.
How is genetic information stored?
Our partner, Eugene Labs stores your genetic test results, lab order forms, and personal information provided during onboarding and interactions. This information is collected to facilitate your genetic testing and is retained in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic). Under the Health Records Act, health information must be retained for a minimum prescribed period, typically 7 years from the date of last service for adults.
Fulgent Genetics (US), stores raw sequencing data in HIPAA-compliant, encrypted systems. Typically retained for 7–10 years, or in line with local regulatory requirements (US: minimum 2 years)
Will my data be shared with third parties?
HealthScreen partners with Eugene Labs to deliver genetic screening. All data is securely stored in Australia using encrypted, access-controlled systems. Eugene Labs does not sell customer data and does not share information with third parties without consent. Fulgent Genetics is used by Eugene Labs to analyse samples. We recommend reviewing privacy policies of Eugeue Labs and Fulgent Genetics for further information.