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Blood-Brain Barrier Permeability™

Clinical Use

Early investigation in management of contact sports-related Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Evaluation of breach of the Blood-Brain Barrier by stress, trauma or environmental triggers, even in the absence of apparent concussion or brain injury

Assist in the assessment of increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders including, but not limited to, Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Senile Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Epilepsy and Stroke

Recommended for Patients Who

Play contact sports during which repeated head trauma occurs

Engage in activity that involves force or shock to the body and/or head

Have intestinal permeability with abnormal elevation in LPS and/or Occludin/Zonulin antibodies

Exhibit changes in cognitive function

Antigens Tested

Blood-Brain Barrier Protein IgG + IgA combined
Blood-Brain Barrier Protein IgM

CPT® Codes

CPT® CODE : 83516 (x2)

Blood-Brain Barrier Permeability

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