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A family member has a genetic condition. How do I get testing done?

Q: A family member has a genetic condition. How do I get testing done?

This depends on whether or not your family member has a genetic condition which has been confirmed on a genetic test : If a family member has a confirmed genetic diagnosis (based on a genetic test) and you would like to discuss genetic testing for yourself / your child, then please ask your GP/specialist to arrange a referral. It is helpful if you can provide your doctor with supporting information regarding your family diagnosis. This can include a family reference number, genetic test report or letter from another genetics service. If this information is not supplied, we may not be able to provide helpful counselling or arrange genetic testing. If your family member does not have a confirmed diagnosis (based on a genetic test), then we may not be able to provide meaningful assessment or counselling, and may not have a test available for you. In this instance, it is best that your relative who is suspected of having a genetic condition is referred to their local genetics service first. If you have received a ‘Family Letter’ from GHQ advising that a family member has a genetic condition, and would like to discuss this further, you can ask your GP to refer you to your local genetics service. If you are living in Queensland, this will be GHQ.