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Study commences for concussion saliva test for sportswomen

May 19, 2023

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Marker Diagnostics will begin a study evaluating a saliva-based concussion test in women’s rugby players. The test, which is CE-certified for adult males, continues from research led by Dr Valentina Di Pietro and Professor Tony Belli at the University of Birmingham.

According to the UK-based company, MTx.100 is the world’s first diagnostic test for mild traumatic brain injury. The test measures expression of small non-coding RNA (sncRNA) biomarkers found in saliva to diagnose concussion. From a non-invasive mouth swab, the test will provide important information to healthcare professionals to assist in diagnosis and management of concussion. Analysis, which is conducted at a laboratory using qPCR, is completed within three hours with instant results available after.

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