Simple, at-home carrier screening for your fertility journey
HeyDoc and Lumi Health partner to bring you genetic testing from the comfort of home
Lumi Health offers a Standard Carrier Screening Test for the three most prominent conditions. 1 in 20 Australians unknowingly carries one of these conditions. If eligible, there are no out-of-pocket costs and no referral required.
*For Females over 18 years of age planning a pregnancy
Ask the HeyDoc team for our exclusive discount code to save $50 on Lumi Health couples carrier screening tests—including their Extended and Comprehensive panels covering up to 1240+ genes.
*Excludes gift cards. Contact the HeyDoc team for your exclusive discount code to apply at checkout.
At-Home Carrier Screening Kits
Simple, non-invasive cheek swab testing you can do from the comfort of your home
Standard Carrier Screening
Tests for the 3 most common genetic conditions. FREE* for Medicare-eligible females 18+ planning a pregnancy.
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Extended Carrier Screening
For couples—one kit for both you and your partner with comprehensive gene panel coverage.
Bulk billing
Comprehensive Carrier Screening
The largest panel available in Australia—1240+ genes linked to over 750 serious genetic conditions. Ask HeyDoc for an exclusive $50 off code.
Bulk billingWhy Carrier Screening?
Carrier screening is relevant to anyone who is considering children, planning a pregnancy or in the early stage of pregnancy
You don't need to have a family history for a genetic condition to be a carrier. In fact, most carriers have no family history of the condition. Knowing your chance of having a genetic condition upfront will help you make more informed decisions for your family planning.
of people are a carrier of a genetic condition prior to having a family. Most only become aware of their carrier status after screening or having a child with the condition.
individuals is a carrier for either Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), or Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
of carriers have no personal or family history of the condition.
"All women and couples planning pregnancy should be offered carrier screening..."
— Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
How Carrier Screening Works
Order online
Select a kit and complete your purchase online. Ask the HeyDoc team for an exclusive discount code. Your kit will be shipped to you in the mail. No referral required.
Swab at home
Once you receive your test kit, complete the simple cheek swab in the comfort and privacy of your home.
Mail your swab
Register your kit online and send your swab back to our accredited laboratory in the pre-paid envelope.
Discover your results
After we process your sample, your results are accessible online via a secure login portal.
About the Partners
Australia's online fertility referral network
From inquiry to specialist in minutes
Founded and operated by AHPRA-registered doctors specializing in fertility medicine
35+ years of genetics experience
NATA, CAP & CLIA accredited laboratories
Australia's leading provider of at-home carrier screening genetic testing
Trusted Testing Standards
Lumi Health partners with world-class laboratories that meet the highest international accreditation standards
NATA Accredited
National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia
CAP Certified
College of American Pathologists
CLIA Certified
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
Powered by VCGS and MyDNA laboratory partners with 35+ years of genetics experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about carrier screening with Lumi Health
Carrier screening is a genetic test that tells you if you carry a gene variant for certain genetic conditions. Most carriers are healthy and unaware they carry these gene variants. When both parents carry a variant for the same condition, there's a chance their child could be affected.
The Standard Carrier Screening is FREE for females over 18 years of age planning a pregnancy who are Medicare-eligible. Simply order through the Lumi Health website—no out-of-pocket cost and no referral needed.
Contact the HeyDoc team to receive your exclusive discount code for $50 off any carrier screening test (excludes gift cards). Enter the code at checkout on the Lumi Health website. This discount applies to all their tests including Extended and Comprehensive panels.
The Standard test covers 3 common conditions (Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Fragile X). The Extended test covers around 300+ genes. The Comprehensive test is the largest panel available in Australia—1240+ genes linked to over 750 serious genetic conditions.
Results are typically available within 2-3 weeks after the laboratory receives your sample. You'll access them through a secure online portal, with complimentary genetic counseling available to help you understand your results.
No referral is required to order a Lumi Health carrier screening test. You can order directly through their website. If you'd like to discuss the results with a fertility specialist, HeyDoc can provide a referral.
Ready to Learn About Your Genetic Health?
Order your carrier screening kit today. FREE* Standard test for eligible females planning pregnancy, or ask the HeyDoc team for an exclusive $50 off discount code.