alpha synuclein aggregates in CSF; real-time quaking-induced conversion (RT-QuIC)

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Indications

* high sensitivity & specificity in detecting underlying Lewy body pathology in those with mild cognitive impairment[3]

Clinical significance

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Notes

  • test also positive in 40% of LRRK2 p.G2019S carriers & 20% of normal controls

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References

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