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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Nick Forbes

New Alzheimer’s blood test to be trialled to speed up diagnosis – find out where

A landmark study in Scotland is now offering people suspected of having Alzheimer’s disease the opportunity to receive a blood test through their general practitioner.

More than 50 GP surgeries across central and northern Scotland are participating in the initiative, known as Bringing Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers to General Practice (BriDGe).

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