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* DNA sequencing for the transthyretin gene
*[[DNA]] sequencing for the [[transthyretin]] [[gene]]
* Absence of amino acid sequence abnormalities by mass spectrometry is consistent with ATTRwt-CA
* Absence of [[amino acid]] sequence abnormalities by [[mass spectrometry]] is consistent with wild-type (senile) amyloidosis
* Presence of a pathologic mutation  
* Presence of a [[Pathology|pathologic]] [[mutation]]
** Predict sites of organ involvement
** Predict sites of [[Organ (anatomy)|organ]] involvement
** Family history
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

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Other diagnostic studies that help in diagnosing wild-type (senile) amyloidosis include histopathological analysis and genetic testing.

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Other diagnostic studies that help in diagnosing wild-type (senile) amyloidosis include histopathological analysis and genetic testing.[1]

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References

  1. Damy T, Deux JF, Moutereau S, Guendouz S, Mohty D, Rappeneau S, Guellich A, Hittinger L, Loric S, Lefaucheur JP, Plante-Bordeneuve V (December 2013). "Role of natriuretic peptide to predict cardiac abnormalities in patients with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis". Amyloid. 20 (4): 212–20. doi:10.3109/13506129.2013.825240. PMID 23964755.