Current labeling methods employ a primed continuous infusion which labels Aβ to near steady-state. In order to provide additional kinetic information on Aβ kinetics and potentially better distinguish AD from controls, an alternative pulse labeling protocol is proposed. In addition to providing clearer information on Aβ transport and clearance, the simplified labeling method makes blood Aβ kinetics feasible as a clinical test for treatment trials or as a diagnostic test.