• Apoe E2
• ApoE E3
• ApoE E4

Each type possesses a different level of risk:

• Individuals with the E2 allele have the lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease, as this variant of the protein is the most effective at clearing Aß plaques.
• People with the E3 allele do not have an elevated risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease.
• People with the E4 allele have a greatly increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease because this version of the protein is less effective at clearing Aß plaques.

Apolipoprotein E Test especially suited for patients experiencing the following symptoms or conditions:

• Family history of dementia
• Symptoms of memory loss
• Reduction in language and speech skills not related to other conditions
• Pattern of decreasing intellectual ability