How is ALD diagnosed?

How is ALD diagnosed?

Healthcare providers evaluate your child’s medical and family history. If the provider suspects ALD, your child may have:

• Blood test to measure levels of VLCFA.
• Genetic test to look for gene changes linked to ALD or other conditions.
• Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test to check adrenal gland function.
• MRI to see how ALD has affected the brain.

If the genetic test confirms ALD, your provider may recommend other family members receive genetic testing.