Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive issues serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is characterized by amyloid-beta plaques and neurofibrillary tangles of hyperphosphorylated tau (p-tau) that impair neurons, causing brain cell death. These changes can start years before symptoms appear. Elevated levels of specific proteins in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood, like p-tau, are reliable biomarkers for AD diagnosis.

Our Alzheimer’s Disease test offers a non-invasive and highly accurate method to detect early biomarkers of the disease, specifically targeting the p-Tau 217 protein,the only plasma biomarker identified by Alzheimer’s Association Workgroup as appropriate for diagnosis of amyloid pathology for Alzheimer’s Disease. With over 90% diagnostic accuracy, this blood-based test provides a groundbreaking alternative to invasive procedures like spinal taps. This test uses ultrasensitive Single Molecule Detection technology to identify amyloid plaques associated with memory loss, it can detect Aheimer’s Disease 5 to 10 years before early symptoms appear, helping to guide treatment options and offering critical insights into disease progression for both patients and caregivers.

Who should take the AD test?

Those who notice cognitive decline or memory loss that interferes with daily activities.

Adults over the age of 55 who are interested in screening for Alzheimer’s disease as part of their health evaluation, even if they are not yet experiencing significant symptoms, to allow for early intervention.

With family members have had Alzheimer’s may be at a higher genetic risk and should consider testing for early detection.