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New FDA-approved blood tests for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease
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How does the FDA-approved blood test for Alzheimer's disease work?
Why is the new blood test for Alzheimer's disease important?
How accurate is the test?
Who should consider taking the test?
What do the results mean?
How do I get this test?
Should I talk to my healthcare professional about this test?
What questions should I ask my healthcare professional?
How much does the new Alzheimer's blood test cost?
What if my healthcare professional hasn't heard about the test?
How does the FDA-approved blood test for Alzheimer's disease work?
Why is the new blood test for Alzheimer's disease important?
How accurate is the test?
Who should consider taking the test?
What do the results mean?
How do I get this test?
Should I talk to my healthcare professional about this test?
What questions should I ask my healthcare professional?
How much does the new Alzheimer's blood test cost?
What if my healthcare professional hasn't heard about the test?
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In May 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first blood test as a tool to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease. The test is called Lumipulse.