Test Details
Test Name
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PHOSPHORYLATED TAU-217
Alternative Test Names
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p-Tau-217, pTau217, PHOSPHORYLATED TAU 217, PHOSPHORYLATED TAU-217
Code:
PTAU
Test Overview
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This test is used to aid in the biological identification of Alzheimer's disease by measuring phosphorylated tau 217, which has been shown in the literature to be a surrogate of amyloid pathology. Additionally, pTau-217 can be used for monitoring patients on newly approved anti-amyloid therapy. Methodology is Fujirebio Lumipulse chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay (CLEIA). Labcorp test code 484390.
Test Preparation Instructions
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