Apolipoprotein E genotyping as a diagnostic adjunct for Alzheimer's disease.

doi:10.1017/s1041610297005012

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Apolipoprotein E genotyping as a diagnostic adjunct for Alzheimer's disease.

International psychogeriatrics - 1 Jan 1997

Roses A D, Saunders A M

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Positive predictive value (PPV) estimates how often a particular test predicts the eventual diagnosis, and it is the basis of any test that attempts to establish a diagnosis. Calculating the PPV depends directly on the entrance criteria for considering the diagnosis and the exit criteria of the g...

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Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Alleles
Alzheimer Disease
Apolipoproteins E
Genotype
Humans
Middle Aged
Predictive Value of Tests

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