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Roche, Lilly blood test wins FDA clearance for Alzheimer’s aid

RHHBY and LLY say Elecsys pTau217, a biomarker blood test for people aged 55 and older with cognitive decline, received FDA clearance to help identify signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

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RHHBY and LLY blood test to help identify signs of Alzheimer's Disease in people aged 55 and older with cognitive decline received FDA clearance.

The test, Elecsys pTau217, is a biomarker blood test that can help doctors identify patients who are likely or unlikely to have Alzheimer's-related brain changes.