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NTSAD - I am a carrier for Tay-Sachs disease. Can I test my kids to see if they are also carriers?

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Category: Known Carrier of Tay-Sachs Disease

Carrier screening is not recommended for children under the age of 18, as it is not helpful in the medical care of healthy children. Once your children are 18 or older they can decide if they would like to pursue carrier screening, prior to considering reproductive options.

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