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Canavan Disease

Test Information

Title
Canavan Disease
Lab
Category
Skeletal growth
Test Name (CMS Title)
Canavan Disease
Gene/Platform/Region List
ASPA
Test type
Targeted Variant
Indications
Diagnosis, Carrier Cascade Testing
Test Methodology
Sequencing
Methodology Notes
Mass Array and Targeted Sanger Sequencing

Last Updated: December 09, 2025

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