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Does anyone know if there is a blood test for alzheimers?
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Not yet: Although being researched, both blood and urine studies are yet to be found useful. Expect some breakthrough with serum amyloid determinations, and future genetic profiles, over next 5-7 yrs.
Answered 10/3/2016
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None except genes: Trackable genes account for only rare cases of Alzheimers. Other more accurate biomarkers are CSF and amyloid and tau radio-labelled PET scans.
Answered 4/6/2015
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