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.
Contact us
To contact Genetic Health Service New Zealand in Wellington:
- phone 04 385 5310
- free phone 0508 364 436
- fax 04 385 5822
- email genetic.services@ccdhb.org.nz
Where to find us
The Genetic Health Service New Zealand central hub is based at Wellington Regional Hospital.
It also provides outreach clinics in:
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
National Travel Assistance
The National Travel Assistance Scheme helps people who need to travel long distances or travel frequently for health appointments.
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