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82234 Beta-amyloid 1-42 (abeta 42)

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: amyloid beta 1-42, Abeta 42, Alzheimer disease biomarker

Immunoassay measurement of beta-amyloid 1-42 in cerebrospinal fluid to diagnose Alzheimer disease pathology.

Clinical Context

Markedly decreased in Alzheimer disease; combined with tau proteins improves diagnostic accuracy for Alzheimer pathology.

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Specialties

PathologyNeurologyGeriatrics

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