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Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – Inherited in New Hampshire

Below is a plain-language overview of the prenatal carrier screening test – inherited. This blood test screens for carrier status of three inherited conditions that can be passed to a child.

Typical turnaround1-3 business days
Price range$1
PreparationFollow the lab's instructions.
Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

This panel tests for carrier status of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Fragile X Syndrome, and Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Being a carrier means you have a gene change for a condition but do not have the condition yourself. However, you could pass the gene change to your child.

What it measures

  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Carrier Status — reflects the likelihood of carrying a gene change for SMA
  • Fragile X Syndrome Carrier Status — reflects the likelihood of carrying a gene change for Fragile X
  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Carrier Status — reflects the likelihood of carrying a gene change for CF

What the test involves

A sample is collected through a standard blood draw from a vein in your arm. The collected blood is then sent to the laboratory for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians often order this test for individuals planning a pregnancy or who are currently pregnant. It helps assess the risk of having a child with certain genetic conditions.

Preparation

No specific preparation is usually needed for this test. You should follow any specific instructions provided by the laboratory collecting your sample.

How results are reported

Results are typically available within a few business days and will indicate if you are a carrier for any of the tested conditions. Reference ranges and interpretations can vary between laboratories.

Before you go

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  • Specific preparation instructions
  • How results are delivered

Cities

Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – Inherited in New Hampshire communities

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Nashua235,982Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedManchester167,568Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedPortsmouth97,455Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedDover89,874Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedConcord43,552Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedRochester32,317Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedKeene22,969Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedLaconia16,786Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedLebanon14,316Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedClaremont12,955Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSomersworth11,964Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedBerlin9,710Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedFranklin8,766Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSouth Hooksett5,906Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSuncook5,008Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedPinardville4,849Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedEast Merrimack4,609Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedTilton Northfield2,868Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedHampton Beach2,480Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedNorth Conway2,393Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedWoodsville1,418Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedWest Swanzey1,339Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedContoocook1,218Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedNorth Haverhill1,097Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – Inherited