Genomic Testing Melbourne
DNA health testing identifying the genetic variants that influence how your body metabolises nutrients, processes hormones, manages inflammation, and responds to lifestyle choices
DNA-Based
Saliva sample collection
One-Time Test
Results do not change
At-Home
Kit delivered Australia-wide
25+ Years
Clinical experience
No referral required. Test kit delivered to your door. Available via telehealth across Australia.
What Is Genomic Testing?
Genomic testing, also called DNA health testing or nutrigenomics, analyses specific locations in your DNA to identify genetic variants called single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). These variants influence how your body processes nutrients, clears toxins, regulates hormones, manages inflammation, and responds to lifestyle factors including diet, exercise, and stress.
Your DNA does not change, so genomic testing is done once and the results apply for life. What changes is how those genetic tendencies express themselves based on your environment, diet, and lifestyle choices. This is the field of epigenetics, and it is where genomic testing becomes clinically actionable. Knowing your genetic variants allows Domenic to design dietary, supplement, and lifestyle protocols that work with your specific genetic makeup rather than against it.
Genomic testing at Vital Health uses a simple at-home saliva collection. The sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory and the results are interpreted by Domenic in the context of your current health presentation, test history, and treatment goals.
What Genomic Testing Identifies
Nutrient Metabolism
- MTHFR gene variants affecting folate and B12 metabolism and methylation pathway function
- Vitamin D receptor variants influencing how effectively the body responds to vitamin D
- Omega-3 metabolism variants affecting conversion of plant-based to active omega-3 fatty acids
- Iron metabolism variants influencing absorption and storage
- Caffeine metabolism variants determining how slowly or quickly caffeine is cleared
- Lactase persistence variants confirming genetic lactose tolerance or intolerance
Detoxification Pathways
- Phase 1 and phase 2 liver detoxification gene variants including CYP enzymes and GSTP1
- Glutathione production capacity variants affecting antioxidant defence and toxin clearance
- Sulphur metabolism variants influencing the body's ability to process certain foods and medications
- Alcohol metabolism variants identifying predisposition to slower alcohol clearance
Hormonal Processing
- Oestrogen metabolism variants including COMT, which affects how oestrogen is broken down and cleared
- Cortisol regulation variants influencing stress hormone response and adrenal function
- Androgen processing variants relevant in PCOS and hormonal acne presentations
- Thyroid conversion variants affecting T4 to T3 hormone conversion efficiency
Inflammation and Immune Response
- Inflammatory cytokine variants including TNF-alpha and IL-6 indicating predisposition to elevated inflammation
- Histamine intolerance variants affecting the DAO enzyme responsible for histamine breakdown
- Coeliac disease risk variants including HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8
- Immune regulation variants relevant in autoimmune presentations
Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk
- Lipid metabolism variants influencing cholesterol processing and cardiovascular risk
- Insulin sensitivity variants affecting predisposition to metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes
- Homocysteine metabolism variants linked to cardiovascular and cognitive risk
- Blood pressure regulation variants informing dietary sodium and potassium recommendations
Cognitive and Mental Health
- COMT variants affecting dopamine metabolism and influencing stress resilience, focus, and mood
- Serotonin transporter variants associated with anxiety sensitivity and stress response
- BDNF variants influencing neuroplasticity and cognitive resilience
- Predisposing factors for Alzheimer's risk including APOE variants
How Genomic Testing Works
Step 1
Order and Receive
Following an initial consultation or free discovery call with Domenic, the genomic test kit is delivered to your door within 3 to 5 days. The kit includes a saliva collection tube, instructions, and a prepaid return satchel.
Step 2
Collect at Home
A simple saliva sample is collected into the collection tube. The process takes under 5 minutes and requires no blood draw or pathology centre visit. The sealed kit is returned via Australia Post.
STEP 3
Results and Protocol
Results are available approximately 3 to 4 weeks after the lab receives your sample. Domenic reviews findings in a dedicated consultation and provides a written protocol covering dietary, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations tailored to your genetic profile.
Who Benefits Most From Genomic Testing
Genomic testing is most useful for clients who want to personalise their long-term dietary and supplement approach based on their individual genetic expression rather than population averages, clients with complex or treatment-resistant presentations where standard functional testing has not fully explained the picture, and clients with a strong family history of specific conditions who want to understand their genetic risk profile and take proactive steps.
It is also particularly relevant for clients with known MTHFR variants affecting methylation, those with unexplained oestrogen dominance or poor detoxification, and clients where caffeine, alcohol, histamine, or sulphur sensitivity suggests an underlying metabolic variant worth confirming.
How Genomic Testing Differs From Other Functional Tests
Most functional tests at Vital Health measure current physiological status. The GI Microbiome Map measures what is in the gut right now. The OAT measures how mitochondria are currently functioning. The hormone panel measures current cortisol and hormone levels. These findings change over time with treatment.
Genomic testing is different. It measures inherited genetic tendencies that do not change. It tells you not what is happening now but what your body is predisposed toward and where your physiological weak points are likely to be throughout life. Used alongside current functional tests, it provides the most complete clinical picture available and allows protocols to be designed for both immediate improvement and long-term prevention.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Consumer ancestry tests like 23andMe or AncestryDNA analyse genetic variants related to heritage and some broad health traits. Clinical genomic testing at Vital Health analyses a specific set of health-relevant genetic variants in detail, with results interpreted by Domenic in the context of your health history, current test findings, and treatment goals. The raw data from consumer tests can sometimes be used as a starting point but does not replace a clinical genomic panel designed for health optimisation.
No. Your DNA does not change, so your genomic test results apply for life. This makes genomic testing a one-time investment. What changes is how those genetic tendencies express themselves based on your diet, lifestyle, environment, and treatment. The protocol built from your genomic results may evolve over time but the underlying genetic data remains relevant permanently.
MTHFR is a gene encoding an enzyme critical to the methylation cycle, the process by which the body converts folate and B12 into their active forms. MTHFR variants are among the most common genetic polymorphisms in the population and can impair detoxification, neurotransmitter production, cardiovascular risk management, and DNA repair when not supported nutritionally. If you have unexplained fatigue, anxiety, poor detoxification, or a family history of cardiovascular disease or neural tube defects, MTHFR testing is worth discussing with Domenic.
Genomic testing is not covered by Medicare in Australia for the purposes of health optimisation and naturopathic care. Some private health extras policies with naturopathic coverage may contribute toward consultation costs. The test kit cost is separate from consultation fees. Contact the clinic for current pricing.
Functional tests like the OAT, GI Microbiome Map, and hormone panels show what is happening in the body right now. Genomic testing shows what the body is predisposed toward based on inherited genetics. Together they provide a current functional picture alongside a long-term constitutional picture. For example, if the OAT shows impaired detoxification and genomic testing confirms GSTP1 variants affecting glutathione production, the protocol can be designed to address both the current deficit and the inherited predisposition with targeted long-term support.
Book a Genomic Testing Consultation
Book a free 20-minute discovery call with Domenic to discuss whether genomic testing is appropriate for your situation. The test kit is delivered to your door anywhere in Australia. No referral required.