Niemann-Pick Disease Test | Carrier Test in New Lenox, IL
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Order Niemann-Pick Disease Test | Carrier TestingNiemann-Pick disease is a group of inherited lysosomal storage disorders in which the body cannot properly break down certain fats. This carrier test examines four specific mutations linked to Niemann-Pick disease Types A and B, helping individuals understand whether they carry a genetic change that could be passed to a child.
About Niemann-Pick Disease Test | Carrier Testing in New Lenox
A carrier test for Niemann-Pick disease looks for mutations in the SMPD1 gene that are associated with Types A and B of the condition.
Niemann-Pick disease Types A and B result from changes in the SMPD1 gene, which provides instructions for an enzyme called acid sphingomyelinase. When this enzyme is deficient, sphingomyelin accumulates in cells and causes progressive damage to organs including the liver, spleen, lungs, and, in Type A, the nervous system.
Carriers typically have one altered copy of the gene and one normal copy. They generally do not develop symptoms because a single working copy is enough to produce sufficient enzyme activity. Two carriers can each pass an altered copy to a child, which is why carrier testing is often considered before or during family planning.
This test targets four mutations that account for a portion of Niemann-Pick disease cases in certain populations. A negative result reduces but does not eliminate the chance of being a carrier, since other mutations in the gene may not be included in the panel. Genetic counseling can help interpret results in the context of personal and family history.
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