as an aid in the diagnosis of probable late onset Alzheimer's disease in a symptomatic adult, or
to help confirm a diagnosis of Type III hyperlipoproteinemia (also known as familial dysbetalipoproteinemia)
When to get tested?
If your doctor suspects that you have an inherited component to your high cholesterol and triglyceride levels or if you have xanthomas (yellowish lesions) on your skin
if you have progressive symptoms of dementia and your doctor wants to determine the likelihood that this is due to Alzheimer’s disease
Sample required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
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