26.
complete blood
count (CBC), chemistry panel (renal function
tests, liver function
test), electrolyte, Calcium, thyroid function test
, B folate level
ESR , Urinalysis,
Toxicology, CXR, Heavy metal screen, HIV
test, Syphilis serology, CSF
examination, EEG, PET or SPECT
27.
28. biomarkers
CSF
presemilin , presenilin amyloid
precursor protein mutation
Apolipoproteint E-
MoCA test, DemTect,
BNA, GPCOG MS
31.
Mini Mental Status
Examination MMSE)
8
Time
oreintation)
5
Place
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5
Registration)
3
Attention and
calculation)
5 serial sevens)
world
Recall) 3
Language) 2
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