US EditionNew, 'phenomenal' test for Alzheimer's is now in labs
- A new pTau 217 Blood Test detecting Alzheimer's pathology just launched in Utah.
- ARUP Laboratories on the University of Utah campus developed this test over several years.
- Designed for individuals aged 60 and older, the test provides a less invasive option than spinal taps.
- Sonia La'ulu noted people can just have a simple blood draw with the test.
- Local experts describe the pTau 217 Blood Test as revolutionary, representing a significant advancement.
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New, 'phenomenal' test for Alzheimer's is now in labs
By Jeremy Tombs Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KSTU) — A new blood test used to detect the pathology of Alzheimer’s Disease has just launched in Utah, and local experts are calling it revolutionary. The pTau 217 Blood Test is something that’s been worked on for years at ARUP Laboratories on the University of Utah’s campus. “We need to make sure that the performance characteristics of that test meet our standards a…
New, 'phenomenal' test for Alzheimer's is now in Utah labs
SALT LAKE CITY A new blood test used to detect the pathology of Alzheimers Disease has just launched in Utah, and local experts are calling it revolutionary. The pTau 217 Blood Test is something thats been worked on for years at ARUP Laboratories on the University of Utahs campus.We need to make sure that the performance characteristics of that test meet our standards and have high quality, said Sonia Laulu, a research scientist with ARUP.Laulu …
ARUP Launches pTau 217 Blood Test To Detect Alzheimer's Disease Pathology
SALT LAKE CITY, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ARUP Laboratories now provides a blood test for phosphorylated tau 217 (pTau 217) to assist in identifying whether cognitive decline symptoms in patients ages 60 years and older are related to Alzheimer's…
New Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s With Over 90% Accuracy
A study involving over 1,700 participants from five hospitals across Barcelona, Sweden, and Italy has confirmed the effectiveness of a blood-based biomarker for detecting Alzheimer’s disease in clinical practice. The detection of Alzheimer’s disease through a simple blood test is now a scientific reality. A recent study led by researchers from the Hospital del Mar [...]
Farraday Johnson’s Path from STAR Intern to PMC Coordinator - Penn Memory Center
By Meghan McCarthy Recently, the Penn Memory Center (PMC) welcomed Farraday Johnson as a clinical research coordinator for the Anti-amyloid Therapy Monitoring (ATM) study. A Personal Connection to Alzheimer’s Disease Johnson grew up in Covington, Tennessee, a small town with a population of approximately nine thousand. Throughout her childhood, both of her parents were devout in attending her basketball games. “In high school, I noticed thing
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