Genetic TestsCanavan Disease Genetic Analysis (ASPA Gene)

• Test Name: Canavan Disease Genetic Analysis (ASPA Gene)
• Test Code: 3193

• Canavan disease (OMIM #: 271900) || Gene: ASPA (OMIM #: 608034)

• Aspartoacylase Deficiency
• ASPA Gene

• Methodology: DNA Sequencing
• Performed: Everyday
• Reported: 3 weeks

• Specimen Collection: Peripheral blood
• Container: Tube with EDTA
• Specimen Volume/Amount: > 5 ml
• Storage/Transport Condition: Refrigerated
• Unacceptable Specimens/Conditions: Serum; Frozen specimens; Hemolyzed specimens; Icterus; Lipemia

• Inborn Errors of Metabolism