Quest AD-Detect Phosphorylated tau181(p-tau181), Plasma

About the Test

Quest AD-Detect® Phosphorylated tau181(p-tau181), Plasma - p-tau181 is a diagnostic biomarker for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) that is useful in identifying patients with underlying AD tau pathology. It can predict the cognitive decline in AD/MCI patients and correlates with amyloid and tau PET results.

Biomarkers

Phosphorylated Tau 181

Biomarker name

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