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Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – Inherited in Virginia

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 Virginia communities

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Virginia Beach1,500,764Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedRichmond1,008,069Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedChesapeake247,172Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedNorfolk238,556Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedArlington235,764Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedRoanoke215,781Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedNewport News185,069Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedAlexandria158,185Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedFredericksburg155,414Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedHampton136,748Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedLynchburg120,877Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCharlottesville102,164Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedPortsmouth97,454Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedBlacksburg94,398Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSuffolk93,268Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedWilliamsburg83,021Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedHarrisonburg74,901Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedWinchester74,593Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedDale City73,716Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCentreville73,064Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedReston62,453Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedMcLean49,310Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedLeesburg48,223Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedTuckahoe48,187Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedAshburn44,950Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedLake Ridge44,697Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedBurke44,191Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedWoodbridge42,734Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedManassas42,596Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedDanville42,556Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedLinton Hall42,089Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedAnnandale41,869Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedMechanicsville37,767Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedOakton36,675Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedFair Oaks34,437Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSouth Riding33,828Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedPetersburg33,229Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSpringfield31,769Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSterling31,202Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedWest Falls Church31,023Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedShort Pump27,332Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedTysons26,171Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedStaunton25,358Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedSalem25,335Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCave Spring25,248Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedHerndon24,574Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedBailey's Crossroads24,501Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedFairfax23,980Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedChantilly23,564Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedWest Springfield23,562Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedChristiansburg23,174Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedHopewell23,020Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedWoodlawn22,590Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedChester22,512Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedWaynesboro22,149Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedCherry Hill22,118Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedBrambleton21,986Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedMontclair21,961Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedRose Hill21,466Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – InheritedLorton21,394Prenatal Carrier Screening Test – Inherited