Can other members of the family have tyrosinemia 1 or be carriers?
Having tyrosinemia 1 If they are healthy and developing normally, older brothers and sisters of a baby with tyrosinemia are unlikely to be affected. However, finding out whether other children in the family have this condition may be important. Early treatment can prevent serious health problems. Ask your metabolic doctor whether your other children should be tested. Tyrosinemia 1 carriers Brothers and sisters who do not have the condition still have a chance to be carriers like their parents. Except in special cases, carrier testing should only be done in people over 18 years of age. Each of the parents’ brothers and sisters has a 50% chance to be a carrier. It is important for other family members to be told that they could be carriers. There is a small chance they are also at risk to have children with this condition. Some states do not provide newborn screening for tyrosinemia 1. However, expanded newborn screening through private labs is available for babies born in states that do