What tests are recommended to check for Parkinson's Disease?

Please consider the following:

  • Neurotransmitter test to assess neurotransmitter (ie dopamine) levels
  • Neural Zoomer Plus: neuroinflammation is associated with neurodegenerative diseases
  • Methylation Panel: Parkinsons is associated with hyperhomocysteinemia
  • Total Tox Test: Some scientists suggest that there’s a link between exposure to certain environmental toxins, such as pesticides, heavy metals and other substances, and an elevated risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (John Hopkins)

 

It is important to keep in mind that according to Mayo Clinic

Currently, there isn't a specific test to diagnose Parkinson's disease. A diagnosis is made by a doctor trained in nervous system conditions, known as a neurologist. A diagnosis of Parkinson's is based on your medical history, a review of your symptoms, and a neurological and physical exam.

 

A member of your health care team may suggest a specific single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) scan called a dopamine transporter (DAT) scan. Although this can help support the suspicion that you have Parkinson's disease, it is your symptoms and results of a neurological exam that ultimately determine the correct diagnosis. Most people do not require a DAT scan.

 

Your care team may order lab tests, such as blood tests, to rule out other conditions that may be causing your symptoms.

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