How is the NfL test available for people with ALS?

Neurofilament Light Chain
(NfL) can be part of the diagnostic program when making a diagnosis in a clinic (“inpatient diagnostics”). This involves
sending cerebrospinal fluid and/or blood samples to a specialist laboratory where the NfL analysis
is carried out technically.

NfL determination outside of hospital stays (outpatient NfL determination in blood) is not yet established as “routine diagnostics”.

In Germany and the selected centers in Austria and Switzerland, the NfL-ALS study is taking place, in which a

For patients who are not participating in the NfL-ALS study, an NfL test is available via the ALS Analytics app. The ALS Analytics app is available for download from both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Once installed, you can use the app to request the NfL test.