{"product_id":"brainscan-by-neurocode","title":"BrainScan Blood Test","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"230\"\u003eWhat is BrainScan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"294\" data-start=\"257\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBrainScan is a cutting edge \u003cstrong data-end=\"57\" data-start=\"29\"\u003ebrain-health blood panel\u003c\/strong\u003e that helps you detect early signs of neuronal issues and Alzheimer’s-related pathology years before symptoms appear. It combines three high-sensitivity tests from \u003cstrong data-end=\"238\" data-start=\"225\"\u003eNeurocode\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"296\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"296\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"298\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"13\" data-start=\"0\"\u003ep‑Tau 217\u003c\/strong\u003e – tracks Alzheimer’s-specific tau pathology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"379\" data-start=\"338\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"379\" data-start=\"340\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"29\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eNeurofilament light (NfL)\u003c\/strong\u003e – indicates neuronal damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"382\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"42\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eGlial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP)\u003c\/strong\u003e – highlights inflammation and repair in the brain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"612\"\u003eIf you are 30 years or older, especially with risk factors such as family history of dementia, ApoE4 gene, memory loss, concussion, head trauma, social isolation, physical inactivity, depression, sleep apnea, smoking, excessive alcohol use, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, untreated vision or hearing loss, unhealthy diet, or poor sleep, you may want to consider this test. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"612\"\u003eThis brain health blood test measures key biomarkers: p-Tau 217 (an early indicator of Alzheimer’s-related changes), NfL (which detects ongoing damage to brain cells from trauma or disease), and GFAP (a marker of brain inflammation and repair). Together, these biomarkers help identify early signs of neurodegeneration, track disease progression, and guide personalized steps to protect and improve brain health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"612\"\u003ePlasma pTau-217 test result ≤0.34ng\/L is a negative result and is consistent with a negative amyloid PET scan. A negative result indicates a low likelihood that a patient's cognitive impairment is due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) with 95% negative predictive value. A test results between 0.34 and 0.63ng\/L is considered intermediate. An intermediate result does not establish a diagnosis of AD or other cognitive disorder and has increased uncertainty in regard to amyloid positivity. A test result ≥0.63ng\/L is positive and is consistent with a positive PET scan with 95% predictive value. A positive result does not independently establish a diagnosis; results should be interpreted in the context of other clinical signs and symptoms of AD, and a specialist consulted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"612\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamaneurology\/fullarticle\/2813751\" title=\"BrainScan Alzeimers pathology test\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudy: Diagnostic Accuracy of a Plasma Phosphorylated Tau 217 Immunoassay for Alzheimer Disease Pathology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"777\"\u003eOnce your order is processed you will be emailed a special form to take to your closest blood collection centre (you must go to one of the labs on this list):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaverty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQML\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbbott Pathology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDorevitch Pathology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTML Pathology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWDP (Western Diagnostic Pathology)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1426\" data-start=\"1048\"\u003eEach of the above labs accepts the same form. They will collect your blood, process your sample, and send it to our offices in Sydney where we ship it to a specialist testing lab in the USA. Once testing is complete your results and detailed report will be emailed to you. The blood test results report will be ready 10 to 14 days after the sample arrives in the USA laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1819\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003eTry to have the blood drawn on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday for best results and faster shipping times. Fasting is not required, but it is preferred to do the test in the morning for consistency. There is no need to stop any supplements prior unless you wish to measure baseline levels without those supplements. In this case, stop taking supplements for 1 month prior to the blood draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2095\" data-start=\"1821\"\u003eAfter your order is placed, please allow 1–2 business days for your test to be arranged with the pathology lab and to receive a downloadable form via email that will authorise your blood collection. If you have not received your form within this time frame, please email us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2216\" data-start=\"2097\"\u003eBy ordering you acknowledge the BrainScan blood test is intended for research, educational, and informational use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2309\" data-start=\"2218\"\u003eAll test samples must be received within 3 months of ordering or additional fees may apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2309\" data-start=\"2218\"\u003eSee the science behind it all here\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pvhlQrRRhJk?si=uoPWfaUcqgnjn3_Z\u0026amp;start=1\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neurocode","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52009678569777,"sku":null,"price":1295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/1338\/0145\/files\/Image_1.jpg?v=1762308498","url":"https:\/\/shop.healthhunter.au\/products\/brainscan-by-neurocode","provider":"Health Hunter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}