Reproductive carrier
screening
Planning on having a child? We've partnered with Eugene Labs1 to offer free shipping within Australia on their Core carrier reproductive screening test.
Eugene's at-home test checks to see if you're likely to pass on common genetic conditions, so you can make informed choices about your family's future, and your child's health.
As long as you're eligible under the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), this offer means you won't need to pay for anything.
This offer isn't just for Bupa members either – anyone who's eligible can order2.
What the test
looks for
Eugene's Core reproductive screening service identifies if you're a carrier for any of the 3 most common genetic diseases in Australia:
- Cystic fibrosis (CF)
- Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
- & Fragile X syndrome (FXS)
You can run tests either pre-conception, or in early pregnancy.3 Reproductive carrier screening is optional, and helps you make informed decisions if you're planning on having a child.
How it works
- Use the link on this page to order a Core reproductive carrier screening test through Eugene.
- Eugene checks if you're covered under the MBS as you order. If you are, Eugene sends you an at-home test kit.
- When your kit arrives, follow the instructions to collect a saliva sample.
- Post your kit back to Eugene. Blua covers your postage.
- When your results are ready, consult with one of Eugene's genetic counsellors to understand your report. With your consent, Eugene can also send your results to your regular GP or specialist.
Is this test right
for you?
If you're planning on having a child, Eugene's Core carrier screening helps you understand if you're likely to pass on one of the 3 most commonly inherited genetic diseases in Australia. If you're already pregnant, talk to your doctor to find out if this test is right for you.
Eugene's Core reproductive screening service is only for people whose assigned sex at birth is female. If results show that person's a carrier, Eugene will send another kit for the other biological parent to see if they're also a carrier, free of charge.
This is because the chances of passing a genetic condition on to a child depends on the genetics of both biological parents.
Depending on your ethnic background or family history, it's possible you might benefit more from Eugene's Comprehensive reproductive carrier screening test – which is available for a fee.
Medicare
eligibility
Eligibility rules change from time to time, but to qualify for the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) rebate it's likely you'll need to meet these criteria4, 5.
- Valid & current Medicare number
- Chromosomally female
- Pregnant, or planning a pregnancy
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
- No previous benefit for this test
- A registered medical decides if the test is right for you
Your genes. Your data.
The unique makeup of your body is sensitive information, and Blua takes privacy seriously. When partnering with genomic service providers, it's important to us that they prioritise privacy and data security too.
Eugene doesn't share your data, other than with their partner labs and your care team if you nominated a doctor during your online onboarding or during your results consult. Eugene doesn't store samples. Blua only receives aggregated, de-identified data from Eugene.
Privacy and
health insurance
Your genetic information is private. Details of any genetic tests won't be shared with any other part of Bupa, and won't impact your health insurance premiums.
Blua only collects de-identified information from these services, which can't be linked back to you.
Our other services
Preventive health
Know your genetic risks of developing certain diseases down the track, so you can take the right actions for your health.
Personalised medicine
Discover how your genes might make certain medicines more or less effective.
- Services are provided by Eugene Labs, our 3rd party provider. Eugene uses VCGS as their preferred pathology partner.
- Offer expires 31 December 2025
- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Genomics in general practice: Reproductive carrier screening, accessed 28 April 2025
- Australian Government: Dept of Health and Aged Care, Reproductive carrier testing for cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy and fragile X syndrome, accessed 8 May 2025
- Medicare Benefits Schedule Online, Medicare Benefits Schedule – Note GN.3.9, accessed 8 May 2025