PSEN1
Also known as: PS1; PS-1; Presenilin 1 gene; S182
Formal name: PS1 or PSEN1 genetic mutation analysis
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To screen for a rare mutation in the PSEN1 gene known to be associated with Early Onset Familial Alzheimer's Disease (EOFAD, also called Alzheimer's disease Type 3 or AD3)
When to Get Tested?
When you are an adult who has symptoms of dementia and a strong family history of Alzheimer's Disease that begins before age 60-65 or if you are an asymptomatic adult with an identified PSEN1 genetic mutation and early onset Alzheimer's Disease in your family line
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
Test Preparation Needed?
None
