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From Carrie Hill, PhD, for About.com

Lumbar Puncture Tests in Alzheimer's

Monday February 6, 2006
Although uncommon in the diagnosis of dementia the lumbar puncture can sometimes be used to test for conditions that may mimic the signs of Alzheimer's.

Basic and Standard Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic Tests for Alzheimer's Disease.
Clock Drawing Test.
Mini Mental State Examination.
Blood Tests.

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