Roche’ Elecsys pTau217 Test Receives the US FDA Clearance to Rule in or Rule Out Alzheimer’s-Related Amyloid Pathology
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- The US FDA has granted clearance to Elecsys pTau217 to measure the phosphorylated Tau (pTau) 217 protein to help rule in or rule out Alzheimer’s-related amyloid pathology in people (≥55yrs.) with signs or complaints of cognitive decline
- In adults aged 55+ with cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease, Elecsys pTau217 showed high agreement with amyloid PET imaging, offering clinicians a minimally invasive option to assess amyloid pathology
- Elecsys pTau217, developed in collaboration with Eli Lilly, is the first single-assay blood test designed to be used across primary & specialty care settings
Ref: Globenewswire | Image: Roche | Press Release
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