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. 2011 Aug 31;6(2-3):74–78.

Table 3. Investigations for memory loss5 .

Routine

  • Full blood count (FBC)

  • Renal profile

  • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) Liver function test (LFT)

  • Calcium

  • Thyroid function

  • B12, folate

  • CT scan of brain without contrast

If indicated (* recommended)

  • Chest x-ray*

  • Fasting blood sugar levels (FBS)

  • Lipid study*

  • Fasting homocysteine level

  • TPHA to rule out neurosyphilis Electrocardiogram (ECG)*

  • Mid stream urine (MSU)*

  • HIV

Special investigations (if clinically indicated)

  • Electroencephalogram (EEG)

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

  • Positron emission tomography (PET)

  • Apolipoprotein E (E4 status confers increase risk)

  • Neuropsychological assessment