Labcorp has introduced a new blood test that can help detect neurodegeneration and neuronal injury.
The new Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL) blood test is developed to enable healthcare professionals to identify and verify neurodegenerative disease signs, thereby accelerating diagnosis and treatment for patients.
NfL is a neuron-specific protein that is regularly released into the extracellular space. According to the company website, neuronal injury and neurodegeneration can cause NfL levels to increase above baseline.
