Mom Has ALS/How Can I Get Tested 4 Genetic Link?

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chrismaya

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I'd like to do this, and wonder if anyone here has been tested in some way due to a close family member having ALS. I understand from what I've read that the test can give you a false "positive" hope, but I think I'd like to go for something. Thanks.
 
Hello Chris...

So sorry that your mom has 'ALS'. I had some genetic testing, not related to this disease. I was sent to my primary care physician. He drew the blood and knew the mutation that was being looked for.

I think there are only a few laboratories who do these tests. I have the address for one.

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, California 92690

client service # 800 631 1390

I wish you the best....I will keep your mom in my prayers!

take care
lovelily
 
I'd like to do this, and wonder if anyone here has been tested in some way due to a close family member having ALS. I understand from what I've read that the test can give you a false "positive" hope, but I think I'd like to go for something. Thanks.

Hi
You can can get tested for SOD 1 which causes an hereditary form of ALS- however of the people who have FALS (the hereditary form) only 8-10% have SOD 1. So obviously it would be possible to have a genetic form that cannot currently be tested for having said that- MOST CASES ARE SPORADIC and the genetic form is very rare so if only 1 person in your family has had ALS it is more likely to be sporadic. Personally, coming from a family with FALS I would NOT get tested, though in fact my family do not have SOD 1 so I couldn't be tested even if I wanted to.
Wishing you the best...
Dee
 
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