DIAGNOSTIC TEST 992
Beta-Amyloid 42
Diagnostic test for Aβ42. For Alzheimer's disease and memory examination.
Indication
Suspicion of Alzheimer's disease or memory investigation
Sample material
CSF
- Minim. volume: 0,5 mL
Transport
- Within Sweden: frozen
- International: frozen
Method
Chemiluminescence enzyme immunoassay (CELEIA)
Reference interval
>620 ng/L (≥50 years)
Result
Results are reported as concentration (ng/L).
Interpretation
Beta-amyloid 42 is the major component of amyloid plaques, and the level in CSF decreases with plaque formation. Low levels is typical of Alzheimer's disease.
References
- Hansson O et al. Alzheimers Res Ther. 2019. Advantages and disadvantages of the use of the CSF Amyloid β (Aβ) 42/40 ratio in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. PMID: 31010420
- Dumurgier J et al. Alzheimers Res Ther. 2015. Cerebrospinal fluid amyloid-β 42/40 ratio in clinical setting of memory centers: a multicentric study. PMID: 26034513
- Woyk K et al. J Alzheimers Dis Rep. 2025. The relationship of 18F-FDG-PET to other common biomarkers of dementia in a clinical cohort with memory deficits. PMID: 40290782
- Amft M et al. Alzheimers Res Ther. 2022. The cerebrospinal fluid biomarker ratio Aβ42/40 identifies amyloid positron emission tomography positivity better than Aβ42 alone in a heterogeneous memory clinic cohort. PMID: 35473631
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How to order
This test is available worldwide for hospitals, clinics, and physicians.
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Print and complete the request form
Download the request form. Clearly state the name and phone number of the referring hospital, clinic, or physician. -
Prepare your samples
CSF: At least 0.5 mL CSF (polypropylene tubes).
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Send samples and request form
Within Sweden
Send samples frozen to:
Envelopes and smaller boxes:
Wieslab AB, Box 50117, 20211 Malmö, Sweden
Larger boxes and frozen samples:
Wieslab AB, Lundavägen 151, 21224 Malmö, Sweden
International
Send samples frozen to:
Wieslab AB, Lundavägen 151, 21224 Malmö, Sweden
Last updated: 2025-12-05
