Standard
Cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy and fragile X syndrome. $0 out of pocket for Medicare-eligible patients.*
Who it's for
A broad first check, whether or not anything runs in your family
Launching October 2026
Carrier screening you can do at home.
$0 out of pocket for Medicare-eligible patients.*
- For couples planning a pregnancy, trying now, or already expecting
- Telehealth consultation and genetic counsellor included with every test
- An easy-to-understand report rather than a lab printout
Some risks are invisible. Your choices don't have to be.
Carrier screening gives you important information before pregnancy, when you have the most time to consider your options. Not sure if now's the right time? We'll help you figure out exactly where this fits in your plan.
9 in 10 Australians
carry a genetic condition without knowing it, and can pass it on to their children.1
Carrier screening, made simple.
Who it's for
Extended
A wider panel, covering more conditions than Standard.
Who it's for
Going deeper, if you have a known family history or just want the fullest picture
What is included with the test.
Telehealth and counselling included
Every test includes a telehealth consultation and access to a genetic counsellor, at no extra cost.
Easy to follow progress tracking
See where your test is up to at every stage, from your kit arriving to your result landing, so no part of planning a family happens in the dark.
Results you can understand
A report written for you to read, in a simple and easy-to-digest format, in a secure portal you can log into whenever you want.
How it will work.
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Order a test online
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Swab at home when your kit arrives. No blood, no needles
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Send it back in the prepaid envelope, and we'll tell you the moment the lab has it
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Get results you can understand, guided by a genetic counsellor if needed
Why you can trust Kleron with carrier screening.
Clinical accreditation
Your sample is processed in an accredited clinical laboratory. We're glad to explain what that means and how it compares to a pathology referral, without the jargon.
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 and what your options are.
Done at home, in your own time
A cheek swab you do at home, without a clinic visit or a blood test.
40+ years of pathology experience
Kleron is built on more than forty years of Australian pathology and diagnostics experience.
FAQ
Carrier screening tells you whether you carry a gene change for certain inherited conditions, even though you are healthy. It matters for a pregnancy only when both partners carry a change in the same gene.
Yes, and it comes with the test. A telehealth consultation with a doctor is included at no cost,* so you do not need to arrange a referral yourself.
Once your sample reaches the lab you will get a report written for you to read, rather than clinical shorthand.
A genetic counsellor will talk you through what the result means and what your options are. Knowing early leaves you the most room to decide.
Yes. A telehealth consultation comes with every test, and if your results together show an increased chance, a session with a genetic counsellor is included too. Neither is billed separately.
Yes, and it matters: the chance that affects a pregnancy depends on both of you, so a couple's result tells you more than either result on its own.
Before you start trying is ideal. Screening still works early in pregnancy, and RANZCOG recommends it be offered to all women and couples planning a pregnancy.
Standard covers cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy and fragile X syndrome, the three conditions Medicare funds. Extended covers a wider panel.
No carrier screen covers every gene or every variant, so a clear result lowers the chance of a condition rather than ruling it out. Your counsellor can tell you what your panel covered.
Your genetic results are yours. They are held on encrypted servers, they are never shared with anyone else without your consent, and you can ask for your sample to be destroyed once testing is complete.
$0 out of pocket for Medicare-eligible patients.* Medicare bulk bills Standard carrier screening, which looks at cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy and fragile X syndrome. Extended screening is priced separately.
Private health insurance in Australia cannot use a genetic result to change your premium or refuse you cover. Life insurance works differently and the rules are changing, so check where things stand when you apply.
Ready for a clear answer?
Wherever you are in planning a family, you'll have a clear answer and someone to talk it through with, from the day your kit arrives to the day you understand your result.
