The Genetic Health service is a national service, with hubs in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
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 family of affected individuals
- Telephone enquiry service for doctors, midwives and other health professionals concerning genetic diseases
- Genetics education for professional and lay/community groups
The Central hub is based at Wellington Hospital and provides services from New Plymouth to Nelson.
The main reasons why people are referred to a genetics clinic are to:
- Diagnose a condition
- Confirm or explain a diagnosis
- Discuss the implications of a family history of a genetic condition
- Discuss and arrange tests for a genetic condition
- Discuss risks of passing on a condition in pregnancy
- Assess the implications of a personal / family history of cancer
Read more about services on the Healthpoint Genetic Health Service NZ website
Healthline
GP
Afterhours
Hospital ED