Parker's wife has been showing periodic lapses in attention and recent forgetfulness.When they discuss it with her doctor,he says that it sounds like the initial stages of Alzheimer's disease,but that he can't be sure.Parker asks him to do whatever tests are necessary to get a confirmed diagnosis.What is the doctor likely to say?
A) The test is not very accurate.
B) The results won't be available for up to a year.
C) A clear diagnosis can only be given after death.
D) The tests are very painful.

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A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can often only be confirmed with absolute certainty after death, through a post-mortem examination of the brain. This involves looking for the disease's hallmark plaques and tangles. While there are tests and assessments that can strongly indicate Alzheimer's disease during a person's life, a 100% certain diagnosis is typically only possible through examining brain tissue after death.

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