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The quality of laboratory results is highly dependent on proper specimen collection and handling. Listed below are the specimen requirements and handling procedures for the SAAmplify™-ɑSYN Test processed at Amprion.
* CSF specimens should be collected according to the institution/clinic’s standard policies and procedures.
† Frozen: preferred specimen
Place specimen in shipping kit. Send specimen shipping kit(s) via FedEx Priority Overnight service. A pickup may be scheduled online at www.fedex.com or by calling FedEx at 800-463-3339.
Shipping kits may be obtained from Amprion Client Services or by ordering kits here.
Questions? Call Client Services at 858-461-6338 or email ClientServices@AmprionDx.com.
International Specimens – Shipper’s Responsibility: The shipper is required to comply with the rules and guidelines for transport of medical specimens as set forth by the United States government, the government of the country of origin, and international regulatory agencies. Failure to follow instructions for packaging and shipping specimens can result in the delay, loss, or destruction of your specimens.
A pioneer in the science of detecting misfolded proteins, Amprion advances the diagnosis of brain disorders. Our SAAmplify™-ɑSYN 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.
Our flagship α-synuclein SAA, SYNTap®, is getting a makeover.
Effective September 9, 2024, SYNTap will be
And stay tuned for the SAAmplify family of panels, coming soon!
