Testing

Tay Sachs Disease and related conditions: Genetic Screening Day

Genetic Health Services Victoria run Tay Sachs Disease and related conditions genetic screening days. These days provide testing and an opportunity to learn about TSD and related conditions in a casual environment.

Due to changing technology we are no longer offering testing for any of the conditions on a single condition basis. We now only offer testing for the full panel of seven genetic conditions.

From our school program we have seen that 1 in 8 individuals tested for the full panel of 7 conditions are carriers of at least one of the conditions tested.

The next Tay Sachs disease and related conditions: Genetic Screening Day is:

A Special Screening Day for Students

Tay Sachs Disease and Related Conditions Genetic Screening Day : Cost of Testing

• The full screen for Tay Sachs disease and related conditions is free for Year 11 and Year 12 students and for university students on presentation of their student ID card.
• The cost for non students is $480 (usual prise $500)
• Payment Options
  1. Credit Card (Bank Card, VISA, Mastercard)*
  2. Cheque payable to Victorian Clinical Genetics Services
  3. Cash Payment accepted on the day

• Testing is available outside of screening days
  
• Inquiries call Vicki Petrou (03) 8341 6201
  or email vicki.petrou@ghsv.org.au

* NO EFTPOS facilities available on the day