Do I need a GP referral for a genetic test?

No. MediTests is a private, self-request blood testing service in Australia. You order online and receive your referral instantly.

Where can I get my blood drawn for a genetic test?

Walk into any of 3,300+ collection centres across Australia. The Genetic Methylation Test is an at-home cheek swab kit.

What is the difference between MTHFR and methylation testing?

The MTHFR Test checks two specific gene variants (C677T and A1298C). The Methylation Profile is a blood test measuring MTHFR genotype plus homocysteine, B12 and folate. The Genetic Methylation Test measures functional methylation cycle activity (SAMe, SAH, methylation index and folate metabolites).

Which genetic test should I choose?

Start with the MTHFR Test ($99) for a simple gene check. The Methylation Profile ($299) adds homocysteine, B12 and folate. The Genetic Methylation Test ($599) measures functional methylation activity. The Coeliac Disease Gene Test rules in or out coeliac. Blood Type ($49) identifies ABO and Rh status.

How often should I retest my genetics?

Genetic variants like MTHFR don't change, so they're typically a one-off test. However, the Methylation Profile and Genetic Methylation Test measure functional activity which can change with diet, supplements and lifestyle. Retesting at 3 to 6 months after intervention shows whether changes are working.

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Genetic Health and DNA.

Understand your genetic makeup and unlock insights into how your body processes nutrients, detoxifies, ages and metabolises. Clinical-grade genetic testing with results delivered privately within 24 to 48 hours.

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What can genetics reveal?

Your DNA holds the blueprint for how your body functions, ages and responds. Here's what genetic testing can uncover.

Nutrient processing

How your body absorbs and uses folate, B12, methylation cofactors and key vitamins. Some people don't process certain nutrients efficiently due to gene variants.

Detoxification pathways

How effectively your body clears toxins, hormones and metabolic waste. Important for understanding your sensitivity to environmental exposures.

Cardiovascular predispositions

Identify gene variants linked to homocysteine, cholesterol metabolism and cardiovascular risk. Catch predispositions early so you can take proactive steps.

Cognitive health & ageing

Genetic factors that influence neurotransmitter balance, mood regulation, stress response and how your brain ages over time.

Energy metabolism

How your cells produce energy. Variants in methylation and mitochondrial genes can affect fatigue, recovery and overall vitality.

Food & gluten sensitivity

Identify the HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 genes associated with coeliac disease, plus genetic factors that influence how your body responds to specific foods.

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Every panel is processed by NATA-accredited Australian laboratories with results reviewed by AHPRA-registered doctors.

Most Comprehensive Best for: Functional methylation insight

Genetic Methylation Test

6 markers measured

The most advanced functional methylation test available. Evaluates key markers in your body's methylation cycle, including SAMe, SAH and folate metabolism. Provides a systems-based view of how effectively your body produces and utilises methyl groups.

Includes

SAMe, SAH, SAM/SAH Ratio, Tetrahydrofolate, Folinic Acid, 5-MTHF

$599 $799

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Most Popular Best for: Methylation & nutrient health

Methylation Profile

4 tests included

A blood-based methylation panel covering the essentials. Checks key markers involved in methylation, including MTHFR genotype, homocysteine, vitamin B12 and folate. Identifies issues with nutrient metabolism, detoxification and cardiovascular or neurological health.

Includes

MTHFR Genotype, Homocysteine, Vitamin B12, Folate

$299 $399

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Best Value Best for: MTHFR gene check

MTHFR Test

2 tests included

The simplest way to check your MTHFR gene. Tests for common mutations (C677T and A1298C) which affect how your body processes folate and homocysteine. Impacts energy, mood, heart health and fertility. The most common practitioner-recommended genetic test.

Includes

MTHFR C677T, MTHFR A1298C

$99 $149

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Best for: Coeliac investigation

Coeliac Disease Gene Test

2 tests included

Checks for the HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 genes associated with coeliac disease. A negative result virtually rules out coeliac disease. A positive result indicates genetic susceptibility (not a diagnosis on its own).

Includes

HLA-DQ2, HLA-DQ8

$175

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Best for: Personalised panel

Custom Genetic Test

Custom selection

Choose the specific genetic markers you want to test. Build a personalised panel based on your personal health concerns, family history or specific areas of interest. Ideal for targeted investigation.

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Methylation genes, Detox pathways, Cardiovascular, Hormonal, Neurotransmitter + many more

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Best for: Know your blood type

Blood Type

2 tests included

Around 1 in 3 Australians don't know their blood type — yet it's vital for transfusions, pregnancy and emergency care. This test identifies your ABO group and Rh (positive or negative) status.

Includes

ABO Group, Rh Factor

$49

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The Methylation Story

Why methylation is the most important biochemical process you've never heard of.

Methylation is a fundamental cellular process that happens billions of times per second in your body. It regulates DNA expression, detoxification, neurotransmitter balance, hormone metabolism and energy production. When methylation is impaired, almost every system in the body is affected — yet most standard blood tests don't measure it.

DNA & gene expression

Methylation switches genes on and off. It controls how your DNA is read, influencing disease risk and how you age at the cellular level.

Detoxification

Your body relies on methylation to neutralise toxins, hormones and metabolic waste. Poor methylation means slower clearance.

Energy & mood

Methylation produces serotonin, dopamine, melatonin and supports mitochondrial energy. Affects fatigue, mood, focus and sleep.

Hormones & fertility

Methylation regulates oestrogen metabolism, progesterone balance and the hormonal pathways involved in fertility, pregnancy and ageing.

Cardiovascular & cognitive health

Impaired methylation drives elevated homocysteine, a marker linked to cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline. Catch it early.

30-40%

of Australians have an MTHFR gene variant that can impair methylation and affect how their body processes folate, B12 and homocysteine. Most people never get tested.

Should you consider methylation testing?

If any of these apply to you, methylation testing can offer real, actionable insight:

Persistent fatigue, brain fog or low mood that bloods haven't explained

Family history of cardiovascular disease, dementia or autoimmune conditions

Fertility challenges, pregnancy planning or recurrent miscarriage history

Sensitive to medications, supplements or environmental toxins

You've been told you have an MTHFR variant but never tested functionally

You're optimising for longevity and want to know your methylation status

The Personalised Medicine Era

Why genetic testing has gone mainstream

Personalised medicine has moved out of research labs and into everyday healthcare. The cost of DNA analysis has dropped over 99% since 2007, and genetic insights now inform decisions across nutrition, supplementation, fertility planning and longevity protocols. Australians are increasingly using clinical-grade genetic testing to:

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Match nutrients to their genes

Stop guessing whether a multivitamin works. Genetic testing reveals whether you need methylated B vitamins, folate (not folic acid) and other targeted nutrient forms.

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Catch predispositions early

Genetic markers like MTHFR, APOE and HLA-DQ reveal inherited risks for cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline and autoimmune conditions decades before symptoms appear.

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Guide longevity protocols

Detoxification capacity, cellular ageing and oxidative stress are all genetically influenced. Knowing your variants lets you target the right interventions for healthy ageing.

Whether you're investigating fatigue, fertility, family disease history, or you simply want to optimise your health at the cellular level, genetic testing gives you actionable insight that no standard blood panel can.

See Genetic Methylation Test Or just check your MTHFR gene

Not sure which test to choose?

Most people start with the MTHFR Test ($99) for a simple gene check, or the Methylation Profile ($299) for a fuller blood-based picture. If you want the most advanced functional methylation insight, the Genetic Methylation Test ($599) is the deepest analysis available. Want something more specific? Build a custom genetic panel.

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Order your tests

Choose from 200+ blood panels or build your own. Once purchased, you'll get an instant PDF referral delivered to your inbox ready for use.

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Take your referral to any of our 3,300+ partner collection centres across Australia. No need to book, just walk in and get your sample collected.

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Your results are reviewed by our AHPRA-registered doctors and sent privately to your email or SMS, usually within 24-48 hours.

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FAQs

Common questions

No. MediTests is a private, self-request service. You order online and receive your referral instantly. No GP visit required, no Medicare needed.

Most blood test results arrive in 24 to 48 hours after your sample is collected. You'll receive the full pathology report by email, with all markers and reference ranges clearly laid out.

Walk into any of our 3,300+ collection centres across Australia. No appointment needed. Our partner network covers WA, NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT, SA, TAS and NT.

No. The price you see includes the referral, the testing and your results. No consultation fees, no lab charges, no surprises.

Our AHPRA-registered doctors review every report. If anything stands out, we'll let you know and recommend following up with your GP for proper interpretation in the context of your medical history.

The MTHFR Test ($99) checks just two specific gene variants (C677T and A1298C). The Methylation Profile ($299) is a blood test measuring MTHFR genotype plus your homocysteine, B12 and folate levels. The Genetic Methylation Test ($599) is the most comprehensive, measuring how your methylation cycle is functioning at a biochemical level (SAMe, SAH, methylation index and folate metabolites). Each test gives a different depth of insight.

No. Consumer DNA tests like 23andMe focus on ancestry and trait reports. Our genetic tests are clinical-grade, processed by NATA-accredited Australian laboratories, and focus on actionable health markers like methylation, MTHFR mutations, coeliac risk and blood type. Results are reviewed by AHPRA-registered doctors. The Genetic Methylation Test specifically goes beyond gene snippet reports to measure functional methylation activity.

If you've heard about MTHFR from a practitioner and just want to know your gene status, start with the MTHFR Test ($99). For a fuller picture including blood markers, the Methylation Profile ($299) adds homocysteine, B12 and folate. For the deepest insight into how your methylation cycle is actually functioning, the Genetic Methylation Test ($599) measures SAMe, SAH and folate metabolites. If you suspect coeliac, the Coeliac Disease Gene Test rules it in or out. Want to know your blood type? The Blood Type test does that for $49.

Genetic tests like MTHFR or coeliac don't change over time, so they're typically a one-off. However, the Methylation Profile and Genetic Methylation Test measure functional methylation activity which can change based on diet, supplements and lifestyle. If you've started supplementing folate, B12 or methyl donors, retesting at 3 to 6 months shows whether your interventions are working.

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Full Autoimmune Screen

Original price was: $379.00.Current price is: $297.00.

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A blood test screening for markers commonly elevated in autoimmune conditions. Designed for people experiencing unexplained symptoms — joint pain, fatigue, rashes, inflammation — who want answers without the months-long wait for a specialist referral.

Genetic Methylation Test

Original price was: $799.00.Current price is: $599.00.

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The Genetic Methylation Test (Methylation Profile) is an advanced blood test that evaluates key markers involved in the body’s methylation cycle.

It measures functional methylation activity and folate metabolism, providing insight into how effectively your body produces and utilises methyl groups.

Methylation Profile

Original price was: $399.00.Current price is: $299.00.

Save $100.00

This test checks key markers involved in the body’s methylation process, including MTHFR genotype, Homocysteine, Vitamin B12, and Folate. It helps identify potential issues with nutrient metabolism, detoxification, and cardiovascular or neurological health.

MTHFR Test

Original price was: $149.00.Current price is: $99.00.

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This test checks for common mutations in the MTHFR gene (C677T and A1298C), which can affect how your body processes folate and homocysteine—impacting areas like energy, mood, heart health, and fertility.

Blood Type

$49.00

Around 1 in 3 Australians don’t know their blood type—yet it’s vital for transfusions, pregnancy, and emergency care. This test identifies your ABO group and Rh (positive or negative) status.

Custom Genetic Test

Choose the specific genetic markers you want to test based on your personal health concerns or family history. Offers a personalised look into traits that could affect your long-term health.

Coeliac Disease Gene Test

$175.00

This genetic test checks for the HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 genes associated with coeliac disease. A negative result virtually rules out coeliac disease, while a positive result indicates genetic susceptibility but not a diagnosis.