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What is the genetic risk factor for Tay-Sachs disease? Is prenatal testing available? What gene is associated with the disease?
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GeneClinics provide an efficient meaans for a clinician to review a genetic disease and keep up-to-date on genetic counseling, testing and management for genetic disorders.
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GeneClinics
- Open GeneTests
- Click on the GeneReviews button
- Type Tay Sachs in the search box and click on the search button
- Click on the Reviews button to enter the Review
- The Genetic Counseling paragraph in the Summary section describes the genetic risk factor
- The Population Screening section in the Genetic Counseling section describes the prenatal testing available
- The Molecular Genetics section discusses the deficiency found in the Hex A gene
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