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Originally Posted by lurkingforacure
If you have been keeping up with research, some noted here, there are a LOT more genes at play in PD than just these two. You might want to ask for those to be looked for as well. You are not likely to get your insurance to pay for a second genetic test!
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Evonne,
I think they are up to 18 loci for Parkinson's. It looks like you are targeting some of the recessive genes associated with Young Onset. I think there are 2-3 more although it looks like you are going with the most prevalent.
Did you join 23andme? They let you join for free if you have any PD diagnosis and you get your entire genome. They only have officially tested and reported on one major late-onset gene but they add more tests and results all the time. Further, there are other sites that will give you info on the SNPS that 23andme does not report on.
The above is just extra stuff; it sounds like you are in good hands. Here's hoping you find some answers and soon. Keep us posted!
Laura