Statement from the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) on FDA Approval of the First Blood Test to Aid in Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Today, the FDA’s approved the Lumipulse G pTau217/?-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. This is the first blood test authorized to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s—ushering in a new era of care, alongside recent approvals of disease-modifying therapies. „Today’s approval is a transformative moment for patients, clinicians, and the field,“ said Dr. Howard Fillit, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF). „Blood tests for Alzheimer’s are bringing us closer to the goal of an early and accessible diagnosis for all patients—something that was unimaginable just a few years ago. The regulatory approval of the Lumipulse test validates years of scientific progress and collaboration, a core tenet of the ADDF’s Diagnostics Accelerator, and we’re proud to have played a role in advancing this achievement.“ This breakthrough was…
