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Ministry of Health

Subsidies for Genetic Tests

This list comprises genetic tests assessed to be clinically and cost-effective. Individuals who have tested positive for a target gene referred through approved clinical pathways may be subsequently recommended for follow-up downstream interventions.

Last updated on 1 April 2026

 Genetic Test List (As of 1 April 2026)


Clinical indication

Target genes

Clinical criteria (population)

Additional criteria

Pre-subsidy prices[1]

Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH)

Proband testing (gene panel)

 

LDLR, PCSK9, APOB

Individuals with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) ≥ 5.5 mmol/L (≥ 212 mg/dL).

Individuals are eligible for subsidy once per lifetime.

$537

Cascade testing (variant-specific)

 

LDLR, PCSK9, APOB

First-degree[2] biological relatives of an individual who carries a pathogenic / likely pathogenic variant for Familial Hypercholesterolaemia.

Individuals are eligible for subsidy once per variant.



$107


[1] Additional services associated with genetic testing – such as phlebotomy, genetic counselling, and lab handling fees – are charged separately and not included in the prices shown.

[2] Refers to a parent, sibling, or child of a proband.