Roche, Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s blood test gets FDA clearance
- Posted on August 24, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
A groundbreaking collaboration between Roche and Eli Lilly has achieved FDA approval for an innovative blood biomarker test designed to detect early Alzheimer's pathology. This diagnostic tool specifically targets individuals aged 55 and above experiencing cognitive decline, offering physicians a non-invasive method to identify tau protein accumulation and amyloid-beta deposits. The clearance represents a significant advancement in early detection strategies, potentially enabling earlier interventions and improved patient outcomes in neurodegenerative disease management.
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Roche, Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s blood test gets FDA clearance
The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared Roche and partner Eli Lilly’s blood test to help identify signs of Alzheimer’s disease in people age 55 and older with cognitive decline.
