Blood test?

Original post by JLWSJC

Apr 10, 2011 06:27 PM

FMIL is saying we have to go for a blood test before we get our marriage cert

I didn't think they did this anymore.

They don't, right?

FutureJOC Posted: Apr 11, 2011 04:08 PM

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Not in NY

Moonmist09 Posted: Apr 11, 2011 04:43 PM

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100% you don't need to do this. just check the webpage which will be your proof to your FMIL that these blood tests are no longer necessary

anjelagain Posted: Apr 11, 2011 04:45 PM

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lol!! this isnt a myth???

rdubs Posted: Apr 12, 2011 11:27 AM

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Posted by Ellynrose

Posted by JessNicole7EM

Posted by MikesBride2B

Posted by andreahowie2011

No I think you do... especially for Jewish brides and grooms. Me and my FH think we need blood tests to test for Tay Sachs.

You definitely don't need one to get married but as a Jewish couple you should have genetic testing done before you start trying to conceive.

I'm curious.. do you know the reasoning behind this?

Yes, because it's a genetic disorder that deteriorates a child both mentally and physically - basically killing them by the time they're 4 - if not sooner.

The disease is most common in Eastern European Jews. I believe the testing is necessary if BOTH parents are eastern european jews.

I'm crashing....I asked my doctor about this recently and even though we are both Eastern European Jews, he doesn't plan to do the testing for us.

HSsweethearts Posted: Apr 12, 2011 12:39 PM

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8 states do require blood tests before getting married. NY is not one of them.

If both of you are ashkenazi jews though, I would get the test for tay sachs at some point before you have children, so you're aware if there is a risk.

kfizz Posted: Apr 12, 2011 01:24 PM

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Nope not anymore!

ItalianBella1122 Posted: Apr 12, 2011 03:22 PM

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Posted by HSsweethearts

8 states do require blood tests before getting married. NY is not one of them.

This is correct.

ETA: All you need is $35 and a willing man LOL

Jamie, here is the website for NYC (not sure what the Long Island procedures are but this would be for the 5 boroughs)

City Clerk's Office - Marriage License