Roche Secures Second CE Mark for Eli Lilly-Co-Developed Alzheimer's Blood Test pTau217 in Europe

Roche's Elecsys pTau217 blood test, co-developed with Eli Lilly, received CE-mark approval in Europe on May 12, 2026.

This is the second Alzheimer's blood test approved in Europe, following the earlier pTau181 test.

pTau217 offers both rule-in and rule-out capabilities for Alzheimer's, unlike pTau181 which mainly rules out amyloid pathology.

Validated for use in both primary and specialist care settings.

Expected availability in CE-marked European markets starting July 2026.

Has breakthrough device designation from the U.S. FDA.

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