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Canavan Disease Carrier Test – Ashkenazi in New York

Below is a plain-language overview of the canavan disease carrier test – ashkenazi. This test looks for specific genetic changes that can cause Canavan disease. It is particularly relevant for individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.

Typical turnaround1-3 business days
Price range$249
PreparationFollow the lab's instructions.
Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

The Canavan Disease Carrier Test identifies if a person carries gene mutations linked to Canavan disease. It can detect four common mutations associated with the condition.

What it measures

  • E285A mutation — a specific genetic change associated with Canavan disease
  • Y231X mutation — a specific genetic change associated with Canavan disease
  • 433-2A>G mutation — a specific genetic change associated with Canavan disease
  • A305E mutation — a specific genetic change associated with Canavan disease

What the test involves

This test is performed on a blood sample. A healthcare professional will draw blood from a vein in your arm.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians may order this test for individuals with a family history of Canavan disease or those of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. It helps assess the risk of passing on the condition to children.

Preparation

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

How results are reported

Results indicate whether any of the tested mutations for Canavan disease were found. Reference ranges and interpretations can vary between laboratories.

Before you go

  • Specific preparation instructions
  • How to interpret your results
  • The laboratory's turnaround time

Cities

Canavan Disease Carrier Test – Ashkenazi in New York communities

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New York18,972,871Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziBrooklyn2,736,074Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziQueens2,405,464Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziManhattan1,694,263Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziBronx1,472,654Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziBuffalo1,004,655Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziRochester737,309Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziAlbany604,077Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziStaten Island495,747Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziPoughkeepsie423,386Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziSyracuse418,875Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziYonkers209,730Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziBinghamton146,870Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziUtica112,948Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziNew Rochelle80,685Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziMount Vernon72,855Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziSchenectady66,809Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziSaratoga Springs66,290Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziBrentwood66,035Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziGlens Falls66,024Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziElmira63,404Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziWhite Plains59,452Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziLevittown52,540Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziTroy50,717Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziNiagara Falls48,763Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziFreeport44,328Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziWest Babylon43,397Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziHicksville43,107Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziCoram41,431Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziValley Stream40,304Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziEast Meadow38,078Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziElmont36,741Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziCentral Islip36,292Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziCommack36,252Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziLong Beach34,820Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziNew City34,118Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziHuntington Station34,050Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziBaldwin33,352Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziSpring Valley32,953Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziUniondale32,791Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziKiryas Joel32,498Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziFranklin Square32,381Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziRome32,309Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziCentereach31,979Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziIthaca31,819Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziBay Shore31,488Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziPort Chester31,317Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziOceanside31,182Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziNorth Tonawanda30,592Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziMiddletown30,086Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziJamestown28,818Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziHarrison28,635Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziGlen Cove28,187Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziShirley28,059Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziWest Islip27,557Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziMonsey27,359Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziLindenhurst27,169Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziHolbrook26,958Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziAuburn26,913Canavan Disease Carrier Test – AshkenaziDeer Park26,803Canavan Disease Carrier Test – Ashkenazi