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There is a need to enhance the clinicians’ ability to diagnose Parkinson’s Disease and Atypical PD, especially in early stages.
This biomarker test can detect α-Synuclein with 87% sensitivity, 97% specificity, and 93.9% accuracy.
Most physicians are comfortable making the clinical diagnosis of PD; however, there is still a significant amount of patients who are not easily differentiated from other movement disorders.
“The accuracy of Parkinson’s Disease clinical diagnosis has not significantly improved in the last 25 years. This is particularly noted in the early stages of disease, where response to dopaminergic treatment is less defined and hallmarks of alternative diagnoses such as atypical parkinsonism may not have emerged.”(Ref.1)
There is a biomarker test that can help confirm PD or Atypical PD. SYNTap provides highly sensitive and specific detection of α-Synuclein aggregates and has received FDA Breakthrough product designation for use to support diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.
“Accuracy of clinical diagnosis performed by movement disorders experts is 79.6% of initial assessment to 83.9% of refined diagnosis after follow-up. “ (Ref.1)
“The neuropathological hallmark of PD is the abnormal accumulation and aggregation of alpha synuclein protein (α-Syn) in form of Lewy bodies and Lewy neurites.” (Ref.2)
Download the SYNTap Test Specification Sheet for details.
A pioneer in the science of detecting mis-folded proteins, Amprion advances the diagnosis of brain disorders. Our SYNTap™️ Biomarker Test aids physicians in diagnosing Parkinson’s, Lewy Body Dementia, and Alzheimer’s with Lewy Body variant. We plan to launch more biomarker tests in the future.
To improve patient access to the SYNTap® Biomarker CSF Test, Amprion offers the following billing options:
Please note: Amprion is a Medicare participating provider, however, the SYNTap test does not currently have Medicare coverage determination. Also, Amprion is not yet in network with most insurers.
The SYNTap Biomarker CSF Test has been issued a dedicated CPT® PLA code to be used when billing: 0393U.
For additional information, please visit our billing page.
