Carrier Testing

The Purpose of SMA Carrier Testing

The Benefits of Carrier Testing

Could I be a carrier of SMA?

If my test result is normal could I still be a carrier?

If the test shows I am a carrier what should I do?


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If the test shows I am a carrier what should I do?

If the test shows that you are a carrier, you may want to test the baby's father. Both parents must be carriers for the baby to have SMA. If the father has a normal test result and no family history of SMA, the chance that your baby will have SMA is very, very small. Since this is a very rare occurrence, if you are a carrier but the father has a normal result, no further testing would be recommended.

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