Is the p-tau217 plasma test used as a surrogate for amyloid PET scan or CSF testing when considering starting Leqembi in patients with Alzheimer's disease?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
P-tau127 is an excellent surrogate for amyloid, though it is not yet standard practice. Currently, there are no best practice guidelines on whether p-tau217 alone is sufficient or if it needs to be combined with Aβ42/Aβ40 or APOE4. These are available clinically but not yet FDA-approved. T...
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at Multicare Health System In my area, amyloid PET is very easily done. I hav...
In my area, amyloid PET is very easily done. I hav...