Genetic health — Wellington, Hutt and Kapiti

The Genetic Health Service is a national service. It provides expert genetic diagnostics and genetic counselling services, assistance, advice and education in managing genetic conditions.

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Contact us

To contact Genetic Health Service New Zealand in Wellington:

Services we provide

We provide the following services:

  • diagnostic assessment of genetic disorders and information about genetic diagnoses
  • diagnostic, pre-conception, prenatal or pre-symptomatic tests for genetic conditions
  • assistance in the clinical management of genetic diseases and identification of preventable complications by early and accurate diagnosis and surveillance
  • genetic counselling and management advice for the extended whānau of affected individuals
  • telephone enquiry service for doctors, midwives and other health professionals concerning genetic diseases
  • genetics education for professional and lay or community groups.

Genetic Health Service NZ — Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (external link)

National Travel Assistance

The National Travel Assistance Scheme helps people who need to travel long distances or travel frequently for health appointments.

National Travel Assistance (internal link)

Referral information

A referral for this service can come from a healthcare provider or by self-referral from whānau.

More information about the referral process is on Healthpoint.

Genetic Health Service New Zealand referral expectations — Healthpoint (external link)