New blood test for Alzheimer’s disease to be rolled out in GPs as part of ‘landmark’ study – here’s what to know

Blood test for Alzheimer's rolled out as part of 'landmark' study

A blood test which could detect early signs of Alzheimer's is being rolled out to patients via their GP as part of a "landmark" study.

Blood test for Alzheimer's rolled out as part of 'landmark' study

A blood test which could detect early signs of Alzheimer's is being rolled out to patients via their GP as part of a "landmark" study.

‘Landmark’ study to see blood test for Alzheimer’s offered by GPs

‘Landmark’ study to see blood test for Alzheimer’s offered by GPs

More than 50 GPs are taking part in the study, which is called Bringing Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers to General Practice (BriDGe).

‘Landmark’ study to offer blood test for Alzheimer’s through GPs

Scots offered Alzheimer's blood test from GP in 'landmark' study

More than 50 GPs in central and northern Scotland are taking part in the study

‘Landmark’ study to offer blood test for Alzheimer’s through GPs

Dementia affects about 90,000 people in Scotland, an estimated 3,000 of whom are aged under 65.