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Definition of Carrier test
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Carrier test: A test designed to detect carriers of a gene for a recessive genetic disorder. For example, carrier testing is done for the sickle cell trait, thalassemia trait, and Tay-Sachs gene.