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

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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

9 in 10 Australians

9 in 10 Australians

may carry a genetic condition (1) without knowing it, and can pass it on to their children.

carry a genetic condition without knowing it, and can pass it on to their children.

Carrier screening, made simple.

The Standard kit, a single dark teal Elucia box.

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

The Extended kit, two Elucia boxes, one dark teal and one lighter slate.

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.

01

Order a test online

02

Swab at home when your kit arrives. No blood, no needles

03

Send it back in the prepaid envelope, and we’ll tell you the moment the lab has it

04

Get results you can understand, guided by a genetic counsellor if needed

Why you can trust Elucia with carrier screening.

Clinical accreditation

Your sample is processed in an accredited clinical laboratory

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

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

FAQ

What is carrier screening?

Do I need a doctor’s referral?

How long will my results take?

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?

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.

Join Early Access

Be the first to access simple carrier screening from the comfort of home.

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Elucia

Empowering future parents with simple, evidence-backed at-home carrier screening.

1. Kirk EP, Delatycki MB, Archibald AD, Tutty E, Caruana J, Halliday JL, et al. Nationwide, Couple-Based Genetic Carrier Screening. Obstetric Anesthesia Digest. 2025;45(1):36-37.

* $0 out of pocket for Australian residents with a valid and eligible Medicare card, bulk billed to Medicare. Medicare covers Standard carrier screening once per lifetime. Eligibility is confirmed before testing proceeds. Without Medicare, a fee applies to the screening and the telehealth consultation.

Elucia screening is for carrier status identification. Consult with your healthcare provider for clinical decisions.