Brain biopsy: alternative non-invasive diagnostic tests

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Brain biopsy: alternative non-invasive diagnostic tests. 14-3-3 protein, S100 protein, Viral serology. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis: suggestive abnormalities

  • 14-3-3 protein
  • S100 protein
  • Viral serology
  • Amyloid beta protein
  • Tau protein

Brain imaging: modalities

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Autoantibody tests

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Infection screening tests

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Metabolic tests

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Other tests

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References

  1. Schott JM, Reiniger L, Thom M, et al. Brain biopsy in dementia: clinical indications and diagnostic approach. Acta Neuropathol 2010; 220: 327-341.

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