Where To Get Alzheimer’s Blood Tests: A 2022 Update

Michael Ellenbogen

 https://www.beingpatient.com/where-can-i-get-an-alzheimers-blood-test/

Ed1937

Thanks, Michael. I didn't know there was such a thing.

Michael Ellenbogen

They are just all stating to come out. It was available for about 5-6 months now. The are also getting better at it and prices will come down.  

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MaryG123

This is from the Alzheimer’s Assn.:

https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/diagnosis/medical_tests

“Blood tests

Researchers are investigating whether consistent and measurable changes in blood levels of specific markers may be reliably associated with Alzheimer’s related changes. These markers may include tau, beta-amyloid or other biomarkers the could be measured before and after symptoms appear.

An urgent need exists for simple, inexpensive, non-invasive and easily available diagnostic tools such as blood tests to diagnose the disease. These testing technologies would support drug development by helping to identify and follow treatment effectiveness in clinical trial participants and to increase the possibility of early detection, diagnosis and intervention. A blood test would also enable interpretation and understanding of the progression of Alzheimer’s in larger and more diverse populations.

Today, blood tests are already improving the design of clinical trials, and they are being used in some specialty care centers. In the future, they are very likely to revolutionize the diagnostic process for Alzhiemer’s and all other dementia. The use of these tests in trials and at the doctor's office must be done in a careful and controlled way because much more research is still needed before they can be routinely used in the clinic, as researchers are still working toward creating standardized and validated tests that will deliver reliable results for all individuals.

There are a few blood tests currently on the market that can be ordered by health care providers to aid in the diagnosis of memory complaints. These tests do not yet have FDA approval. At this time, it is recommended that blood tests only be used by specialty care doctors who are seeing patients with memory complaints. They are not recommended for individuals who do not have any cognitive or memory symptoms.

The currently available tests may predict the presence of amyloid changes in the brain or the presence of neurodegenerative disease or neuronal damage. These blood tests cannot be used as a stand-alone test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease or any other dementia; they will be used as part of a diagnostic workup with other exams.“

Scooterr

Hey thank you Michael, I had no ideal they had this. Good looking out.

Donr

Michael, thank you for the information.

Leaderoftheband

My DW had hers 2 weeks ago and got the results back today.  Not good, but what we expected