Is there a test for Parkinson’s disease?

Written by Marisa Wexler, MS |

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Is there a test for Parkinson’s disease?

Category: Diagnosis

No test can confirm a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Instead, a Parkinson’s diagnosis is established by a clinician examining a patient’s symptoms, especially his motor symptoms. Tests to look for common signs of Parkinson’s and to rule out other explanations for them aren’t required, but can help support a diagnosis.

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About the Author

Marisa Wexler, MS Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.


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