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Testing
by GingerD
Listen to this informal discussion with Cristy Balcells and participants of the autism-mito group. An overview of mitochondrial disease testing and unique aspects of the testing related to autism is discussed. To listen, click here http://www.mitoaction.org/podcasts/mito-diagnosis-and-autism
by Cristy Balcells
Although there is a link between mitochondrial disease and autism, there is still confusion over the best approach to diagnose mitochondrial disease. Muscle biopsy has been used for many years to definitively diagnose a mitochondrial disorder; however, new methods of testing are emerging, such as blood test for genetic defects and buccal swab testing.
