Category FAQs Search : Leigh Syndrome (Leigh’s Disease)
Question: How is Leigh syndrome (Leigh’s disease) diagnosed?
Answer: Your healthcare provider may order:
1. Blood tests to check for lactic acidosis and enzyme markers that indicate Leigh syndrome.
2. Imaging scans like an MRI to check for damaged areas of brain tissue (lesions).
3. Genetic test (a type of blood test) to determine the type of gene change causing the condition.
(Source: Cleveland Clinic, 21 Nov 2025)
Source Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6037-leigh-syndrome-leighs-disease