Genetic screening is an important part of a modern, proactive approach to health.
Studies suggest that one in five healthy adults carries 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 included in genetic testing?
Our preventative genetic screening analyses up to 167 genes associated with inherited cancer, cardiovascular, and other serious health risks. What we find during these tests helps our doctors identify inherited risks, even in people without symptoms.
This information is then used to inform a personalised health plan focused on ongoing monitoring and risk reduction.
- 65 cancer-risk genes
Including breast, bowel, skin, and prostate cancers. Some findings may also have implications for close family members.
- 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.
Why Genetic Testing Matters?
Understanding your genetic risk is the first step to taking control of your ongoing health. Your results can help guide lifestyle changes and identify whether additional preventative care is appropriate. With your results, we’ll help you:
How the testing works
Our testing is simple and non-invasive, but it will give you deep insights that can help support your preventative health plan.
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.
The benefits of genetic screening
Genetic screening helps you better understand inherited health risks and supports more informed, preventative health planning over time.
- Early awareness of health risks
Learn whether you have inherited risks that could benefit from closer monitoring. - More personalised health planning
Use your results to focus your prevention, check-ups, and lifestyle changes on what is most relevant to you. - Better long-term planning
Understand your potential future health concerns, rather than only reacting once symptoms appear. - Empowered decision-making
Have concrete information to support discussions with your doctor about next steps, if any are needed.
Contact Us
Understand your genetic risk
Genetic screening offers a way to better understand any inherited health risks even before symptoms appear. When it is used alongside medical guidance, it can support earlier awareness, focused monitoring, and more personalised health planning.
If you’re considering genetic screening as part of your HealthScreen assessment, our team can help you understand how it fits into your overall care.
You can book online or call 1300 031 300 to speak with our team.
Longevity memberships
We support more than genetic screening alone. In fact, it is just one part of our wider preventative care approach. Our Longevity Memberships focus on ongoing prevention and long-term health. Through these memberships, you gain access to doctor-led care, pharmaceutical-grade supplements, targeted therapies, and regular monitoring over time.
Learn more about our longevity memberships
FAQs
What sample is required for the test?
You will need to provide a saliva sample for our genetic screening test.
What exactly is genetic screening?
Genetic screening is a test that looks at your DNA to see whether you carry inherited health risks. These risks are passed down through families and can be present even if you feel well.
The aim of this test is to understand if you have any potential risks early. This allows you to work with a genetic counselor and other medical professionals to help plan appropriate monitoring and preventative care.
What conditions does this test screen for?
This test looks for inherited genetic risks linked to a range of health conditions, including:
- Certain cancers
- Heart conditions
- Blood and clotting conditions
- Neurological conditions
- Muscle conditions
- Hormone and metabolic conditions
- Liver and kidney conditions
You can view a detailed breakdown of what this test can identify here.
It’s important to note that this test does not diagnose illness. Instead, it helps identify inherited risks. For more comprehensive testing, we recommend exploring our diagnostic programs.
What are the three types of genetic screening?
At HealthScreen, genetic screening is offered in three main options:
- Cancer genetic screening: Looks for inherited risks linked to certain cancers, such as bowel, breast, skin, or prostate cancer.
- Cardiac genetic screening: Focuses on inherited heart conditions, including heart muscle and heart rhythm disorders.
- Combined genetic screening: Includes both cancer and cardiac genes, providing a wider view of any inherited health risks.
What happens if a genetic risk is identified?
If a genetic risk is identified, one of our expert partner genetic counselors will explain what the result means and whether any follow-up, monitoring, or preventative steps may be helpful.
It’s important to remember that this does not mean you have a condition or will develop one. For many people, the information simply helps create a clearer plan for ongoing health monitoring.
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.