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81255 Hexa gene

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: HEXA gene testing, Tay-Sachs disease screening

Molecular analysis of the HEXA gene to identify mutations associated with Tay-Sachs disease, a fatal lysosomal storage disorder.

Clinical Context

Used to diagnose Tay-Sachs disease in infants with developmental regression, cherry-red spots, and seizures.

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Specialties

GeneticsNeurologyPathology

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