Carrier screening at home from $0*

Make Elucia a normal part of family planning

CAP accredited
Australian owned and operated

For couples planning a pregnancy, trying now, or already expecting

Results in about 3 weeks, an industry-leading turnaround†

A telehealth consultation with a doctor included with every test

Simple, at-home cheek swab.

A couple at home in warm evening light, close together and talking through what’s ahead.

Carrier screening at home from $0*

Make Elucia a normal part of family planning

CAP accredited
Australian owned and operated

For couples planning a pregnancy, trying now, or already expecting

Results in about 3 weeks, an industry-leading turnaround†

A telehealth consultation with a doctor included with every test

Simple, at-home cheek swab.

A couple at home in warm evening light, close together and talking through what’s ahead.

Carrier screening at home from $0*

Make Elucia a normal part of family planning

A couple at home in warm evening light, close together and talking through what’s ahead.
CAP accredited
Australian owned and operated

For couples planning a pregnancy, trying now, or already expecting

Results in about 3 weeks, an industry-leading turnaround†

A telehealth consultation with a doctor included with every test

Simple, at-home cheek swab.

Why this matters for you

300,000+ women

in Australia have had Medicare-funded genetic carrier screening since 2023¹

A routine part of family planning, made simpler with Elucia

Carrier screening helps you and your partner understand your chance of passing on certain inherited conditions, even if you’re healthy.

Knowing before or early in pregnancy gives you both more time to plan with peace of mind.

300,000+ women

in Australia have had Medicare-funded genetic carrier screening since 2023¹

A routine part of family planning, made simpler with Elucia

Carrier screening helps you and your partner understand your chance of passing on certain inherited conditions, even if you’re healthy.

Knowing before or early in pregnancy gives you both more time to plan with peace of mind.

300,000+ women

in Australia have had Medicare-funded genetic carrier screening since 2023¹

A routine part of family planning, made simpler with Elucia

Carrier screening helps you and your partner understand your chance of passing on certain inherited conditions, even if you’re healthy.

Knowing before or early in pregnancy gives you both more time to plan with peace of mind.

Find the right test for you

Standard

For one person, usually the female partner first

$0*or $360 without Medicare
  • Cystic fibrosis, SMA and fragile X
  • Results in about 3 weeks, industry-leading†
  • 1 cheek swab, done at home
  • Telehealth GP and genetic counsellor consult included‡

Expanded Single

For one person who wants our widest screen

$699
  • Everything in Standard, plus
  • 600+ conditions (about 550 for men)
  • Results in a single, easy-to-read report
  • Telehealth GP and genetic counsellor consult included‡

Expanded Couple

For couples screening together

$1,350$675 per person
  • Everything in Expanded Single, plus
  • Both partners screened, 2 swabs
  • One couple report
  • Telehealth GP and genetic counsellor consult included‡

Find the right test for you

Standard

For one person, usually the female partner first

$0*or $360 without Medicare
  • Cystic fibrosis, SMA and fragile X
  • Results in about 3 weeks, industry-leading†
  • 1 cheek swab, done at home
  • Telehealth GP and genetic counsellor consult included‡

Expanded Single

For one person who wants our widest screen

$699
  • Everything in Standard, plus
  • 600+ conditions (about 550 for men)
  • Results in a single, easy-to-read report
  • Telehealth GP and genetic counsellor consult included‡

Expanded Couple

For couples screening together

$1,350$675 per person
  • Everything in Expanded Single, plus
  • Both partners screened, 2 swabs
  • One couple report
  • Telehealth GP and genetic counsellor consult included‡

What’s included

What's in the Elucia kit: box, cheek swab, sample tube, instructions and reply-paid envelope

At-home cheek swab kit

A woman waving to a doctor on a telehealth video call from her sofa

Telehealth GP and genetic counsellor consult included‡

A phone showing an Elucia results report

Easy-to-read report in your secure portal

What’s included

What's in the Elucia kit: box, cheek swab, sample tube, instructions and reply-paid envelope

At-home cheek swab kit

A woman waving to a doctor on a telehealth video call from her sofa

Telehealth GP and genetic counsellor consult included‡

A phone showing an Elucia results report

Easy-to-read report in your secure portal

What’s included

What's in the Elucia kit: box, cheek swab, sample tube, instructions and reply-paid envelope

At-home cheek swab kit

A woman waving to a doctor on a telehealth video call from her sofa

Telehealth GP and genetic counsellor consult included‡

A phone showing an Elucia results report

Easy-to-read report in your secure portal

How it works

A woman relaxing on a sofa, holding her phone
The Elucia kit box on a table in dappled light
A prepaid return envelope on a wooden table
A smiling woman on a video call

1. Order online

Choose your test and order online. A telehealth GP checks it’s right for you before your kit ships.

2. Swab at home

3. Mail your swab

4. Discover your results

Get early access

You can trust Elucia with carrier screening.

A scientist pipetting a sample into test tubes in an accredited lab

Clinical accreditation

Your sample is processed in an accredited clinical laboratory

A friendly clinician smiling, ready to talk results through

Someone to talk it through with

Every test includes a telehealth consultation. If your results show an increased chance, a genetic counsellor takes you through what it means for your plans.

Elucia kit on a kitchen table at home

Done at home, in your own time

A cheek swab you do at home, without a clinic visit or a blood test.

A modern pathology laboratory

100+ years of pathology experience

Elucia is built on more than one hundred years of Australian pathology and diagnostics experience.

You can trust Elucia with carrier screening.

A scientist pipetting a sample into test tubes in an accredited lab

Clinical accreditation

Your sample is processed in an accredited clinical laboratory

A friendly clinician smiling, ready to talk results through

Someone to talk it through with

Every test includes a telehealth consultation. If your results show an increased chance, a genetic counsellor takes you through what it means for your plans.

Elucia kit on a kitchen table at home

Done at home, in your own time

A cheek swab you do at home, without a clinic visit or a blood test.

A modern pathology laboratory

100+ years of pathology experience

Elucia is built on more than one hundred years of Australian pathology and diagnostics experience.

You can trust Elucia with carrier screening.

A scientist pipetting a sample into test tubes in an accredited lab

Clinical accreditation

Your sample is processed in an accredited clinical laboratory

A friendly clinician smiling, ready to talk results through

Someone to talk it through with

Every test includes a telehealth consultation. If your results show an increased chance, a genetic counsellor takes you through what it means for your plans.

Elucia kit on a kitchen table at home

Done at home, in your own time

A cheek swab you do at home, without a clinic visit or a blood test.

A modern pathology laboratory

100+ years of pathology experience

Elucia is built on more than one hundred years of Australian pathology and diagnostics experience.

FAQ

What is carrier screening?

Do I need a doctor’s referral?

What will my results look like?

What happens if my results show an increased chance?

Is genetic counselling included?

Can my partner be screened too?

When is the right time to do this?

What does the test look for?

What does a clear result not rule out?

Are my results and data private?

How much will it cost?

Will this affect my insurance?

FAQ

What is carrier screening?

Do I need a doctor’s referral?

What will my results look like?

What happens if my results show an increased chance?

Is genetic counselling included?

Can my partner be screened too?

When is the right time to do this?

What does the test look for?

What does a clear result not rule out?

Are my results and data private?

How much will it cost?

Will this affect my insurance?

FAQ

What is carrier screening?

Do I need a doctor’s referral?

What will my results look like?

What happens if my results show an increased chance?

Is genetic counselling included?

Can my partner be screened too?

When is the right time to do this?

What does the test look for?

What does a clear result not rule out?

Are my results and data private?

How much will it cost?

Will this affect my insurance?

A clearer place to start.

Carrier screening helps you know where you stand and plan for your family with peace of mind.

A clearer place to start.

Carrier screening helps you know where you stand and plan for your family with peace of mind.

A clearer place to start.

Carrier screening helps you know where you stand and plan for your family with peace of mind.

1. Total Medicare-funded standard carrier screening tests in Australia (items 73451 and 73452), Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Excludes privately paid screening. Sources: Services Australia MBS item data (data.gov.au); Research Square preprint, 2025.

2. Centre for Genetics Education, NSW Health. Reproductive carrier screening. 2024.

3. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). Genetic Carrier Screening (C-Obs 63). Interim update July 2024.

* May be $0, bulk billed for eligible patients under Medicare item 73451. Medicare covers Standard carrier screening once per lifetime, and eligibility is confirmed before testing proceeds. Without Medicare, a fee applies to the screening and the consultation. Medicare doesn’t cover Expanded screening.


† Our Standard carrier screening results usually take about 3 weeks from when the lab receives your swab. Industry-leading based on our laboratory partner’s turnaround data, October 2026.


‡ Every test includes a telehealth GP consult. A genetic counsellor consult is also included if your results show an increased chance (a higher-risk result).

Elucia screening identifies carrier status. Talk to your healthcare provider about clinical decisions.

1. Total Medicare-funded standard carrier screening tests in Australia (items 73451 and 73452), Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Excludes privately paid screening. Sources: Services Australia MBS item data (data.gov.au); Research Square preprint, 2025.

2. Centre for Genetics Education, NSW Health. Reproductive carrier screening. 2024.

3. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). Genetic Carrier Screening (C-Obs 63). Interim update July 2024.

* May be $0, bulk billed for eligible patients under Medicare item 73451. Medicare covers Standard carrier screening once per lifetime, and eligibility is confirmed before testing proceeds. Without Medicare, a fee applies to the screening and the consultation. Medicare doesn’t cover Expanded screening.


† Our Standard carrier screening results usually take about 3 weeks from when the lab receives your swab. Industry-leading based on our laboratory partner’s turnaround data, October 2026.


‡ Every test includes a telehealth GP consult. A genetic counsellor consult is also included if your results show an increased chance (a higher-risk result).

Elucia screening identifies carrier status. Talk to your healthcare provider about clinical decisions.

1. Total Medicare-funded standard carrier screening tests in Australia (items 73451 and 73452), Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Excludes privately paid screening. Sources: Services Australia MBS item data (data.gov.au); Research Square preprint, 2025.

2. Centre for Genetics Education, NSW Health. Reproductive carrier screening. 2024.

3. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). Genetic Carrier Screening (C-Obs 63). Interim update July 2024.

* May be $0, bulk billed for eligible patients under Medicare item 73451. Medicare covers Standard carrier screening once per lifetime, and eligibility is confirmed before testing proceeds. Without Medicare, a fee applies to the screening and the consultation. Medicare doesn’t cover Expanded screening.


† Our Standard carrier screening results usually take about 3 weeks from when the lab receives your swab. Industry-leading based on our laboratory partner’s turnaround data, October 2026.


‡ Every test includes a telehealth GP consult. A genetic counsellor consult is also included if your results show an increased chance (a higher-risk result).

Elucia screening identifies carrier status. Talk to your healthcare provider about clinical decisions.