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LinusBio Launches Diagnostic Tool To Support Earlier Diagnosis Of Autism In Children

Biochemical Test Uses A Single Strand Of Hair

 
• By Natasha Barrow

Precision medicine startup LinusBio launches its breakthrough diagnostic aid across 44 US states. The laboratory test aims to support earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and can be ordered by health care providers.

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LinusBio’s first-of-its-kind diagnostic aid can help predict if children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using a single strand of hair. The company announced the launch of its breakthrough device ClearStrand-ASD on 6 February.

The test uses lasers to turn the hair into plasma in a technique called laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. The test collects information on the child’s metabolism of elements such...

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