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Tay-Sachs Disease
The availability of JScreen is a promising step in building upon the initial success of Tay-Sachs screening. Traditionally, Tay Sachs carrier screening required blood enzyme testing, but today’s sequencing method allows highly accurate testing to be performed on saliva. (In a small percentage of cases, blood enzyme testing will be needed in addition to saliva testing. A JScreen genetic counselor will notify you if that is the case, and help you arrange to have this performed.)
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