A new blood test (IP/RT-QuIC) accurately identifies people with synucleinopathies by detecting early-formed alpha-synuclein fibrils.

[jeffreyn]

“More patients with synucleinopathies may be diagnosed with precision and could receive appropriate treatment at an earlier stage.”

PNT article:

parkinsonsnewstoday.com/new...

[PDWarrior1900]

GREAT POST! THANKS!

[Ghmac]

Other than being in Japan, did the article ever say if it was available now, and if not when?

[jeffreyn in reply to Ghmac]

I got the impression that it is available now for use in research projects and clinical trials. Whether it could be of practical use in the clinic would also depend on cost.