Canavan Disease Carrier Test | Ashkenazi in Frederick, MD
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Order Canavan Disease Carrier Test | AshkenaziCanavan disease is a rare inherited neurological disorder caused by variants in the ASPA gene, which encodes the enzyme aspartoacylase. This test detects four specific mutations—E285A, Y231X, 433-2A>G, and A305E—that are associated with the condition, particularly in individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
About Canavan Disease Carrier Test | Ashkenazi in Frederick
Canavan disease carrier testing examines the ASPA gene for mutations that can cause this progressive condition.
Canavan disease is an autosomal recessive disorder, meaning a child must inherit two altered copies of the ASPA gene—one from each parent—to be affected. Carriers have one altered copy and typically do not experience symptoms, but they can pass the variant to their children.
The four mutations targeted by this test account for a substantial proportion of Canavan disease cases in the Ashkenazi Jewish population. E285A and Y231X are among the most common, while 433-2A>G and A305E are also well-documented pathogenic variants.
Testing is performed on a blood sample and results are typically available within one to three business days. Follow the lab's instructions regarding any preparation. Genetic counseling is recommended before and after testing to interpret results and discuss reproductive implications.
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