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Noninvasive plasma biomarker testing provides faster answers: Alicia Algeciras-Schimnich, Ph.D.
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Noninvasive plasma biomarker testing provides faster answers: Alicia Algeciras-Schimnich, Ph.D.

Answers from the Lab

April 9, 202417m 57s

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Show Notes

Alicia Algeciras-Schimnich, Ph.D., discusses how Mayo Clinic Laboratories’ new noninvasive blood test for Alzheimer’s disease identifies the p-tau217 biomarker, which is associated with the accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain. Positive test results can facilitate access to disease-modifying therapies. 

(00:32):

Dr. Algeciras, could you just provide a little bit of background on your role at Mayo Clinic?


(01:45):

So before we get into the test itself, can you just explain a little bit about the disease state and especially some of the recent changes?

 

(07:39)
 So can you explain a little bit more about what the results that our clients will receive look like?

 

(10:30)
 Can you just give a quick overview of how our test is unique compared to those on the market?

 

(12:24)
 What patients should have this testing performed, Dr. Algeciras and if you have any tips on which patients should not, please include that as well?

 

(14:42)
 Let's talk now about how those results are used in patient care.

 

(16:31)
 One more question, just summarize for our listeners what you're most excited about with this new test.

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