FDA approves new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
Summary
The FDA has approved a new blood test called Elecsys Phospho-Tau, made by Roche, to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. This is the fourth blood test approved for Alzheimer’s in less than two years.Key Facts
- The FDA gave approval to a new Alzheimer’s blood test.
- The test is called Elecsys Phospho-Tau and is made by Roche.
- It helps diagnose Alzheimer’s disease through a simple blood sample.
- This is the fourth blood test for Alzheimer’s approved by the FDA in under two years.
- Blood tests for Alzheimer’s aim to detect proteins linked to the disease.
- Blood tests offer a less invasive way compared to brain scans or spinal taps.
- The new test is expected to improve earlier and easier detection of Alzheimer’s.
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