VeraBIND Tau Assay

Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease and Tauopathies with VeraBIND Tau: A Vital Tool for Payers

Identifying and measuring the presence of Tau pathology is a crucial asset for payers in the early detection of Alzheimer's Disease and other Tauopathies, which contribute to dementia.1

A Vital Tool for Payers 

The landscape of dementia management has evolved significantly in recent years, with breakthroughs in prevention, early intervention, and treatment approaches emerging regularly. For payers, having access to accurate diagnostic data is essential. This data enables collaboration with healthcare providers to establish tailored care pathways at every stage of the disease, helping to mitigate the substantial financial burden undiagnosed dementia places on the healthcare system, patients, and their families. 

Assay Overview

Research indicates that up to 45% of dementia cases are linked to controllable conditions.2 This highlights the critical importance of early intervention and identification to reduce the long-term impact on the healthcare system and improve outcomes for millions of patients. The VeraBIND Tau test supports this effort by enabling early detection of active pathology in individuals who may not yet exhibit measurable cognitive decline or have not been diagnosed by their healthcare provider. Early diagnosis empowers patients and their caregivers to proactively address modifiable risk factors, manage metabolic contributors to disease, and better prepare for the potential onset of cognitive decline, ultimately improving care and reducing acute episodes. 

We aspire for the VeraBIND Tau test to be integrated into the diagnostic process, enabling payers to play an even greater role in shaping more effective, cost-efficient care strategies for dementia.

  1. Holper S, Watson R, Yassi N. Tau as a Biomarker of Neurodegeneration. Int J Mol Sci. 2022;23(13):7307. Published 2022 Jun 30. doi:10.3390/ijms23137307

  2. Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission Livingston, Gill et al., The Lancet, Volume 404, Issue 10452, 572 - 628