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Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – Inherited in Puerto Rico

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

  • Turnaround time
  • Specific preparation instructions
  • How results are delivered

Cities

Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – Inherited in Puerto Rico communities

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San Juan1,915,105Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedAguadilla260,331Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedBayamón170,028Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCarolina139,735Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedPonce124,719Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedArecibo123,499Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSan Germán103,747Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedMayagüez93,426Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedYauco80,307Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedFajardo75,549Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCaguas74,502Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedJuana Díaz71,759Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedGuaynabo70,542Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedFlorida69,427Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedGuayama65,343Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedTrujillo Alto44,203Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCataño23,536Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedVega Baja23,527Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedHumacao17,607Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCandelaria15,498Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCayey14,052Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedDorado13,008Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedRío Grande12,216Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCanóvanas12,211Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedManatí12,207Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCaño Martin Peña12,112Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedHormigueros11,358Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSabana Grande11,128Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCoamo10,508Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedIsabela10,457Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCabo Rojo10,011Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCorozal9,986Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedPájaros9,713Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedVega Alta9,457Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSan Lorenzo8,628Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSan Sebastián8,568Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedAibonito8,532Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedArroyo8,438Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedJuncos8,174Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedLuquillo7,898Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSan Isidro7,613Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedUtuado7,336Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSabana Seca7,330Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSan Antonio7,311Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedPuerto Real6,966Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedGurabo6,882Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedYabucoa6,466Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCidra6,139Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedGuánica6,042Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCeiba5,876Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedLas Piedras5,785Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedQuebradillas5,528Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedPeñuelas5,497Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedNaguabo5,487Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedLajas5,453Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSanta Isabel5,433Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedLares5,203Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedAñasco5,042Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCoco4,942Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSalinas4,771Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – Inherited