Measuring Disease Activity with MS Blood Test
There are no multiple sclerosis (MS) specific laboratory tests that can determine a patient’s MS disease activity. Doctors typically start with a thorough medical history and examination, and may then recommend a general blood test, spinal tap, MRI and/or evoked potential tests.
Hoag offers Octave’s MS disease activity (MSDA) test, the first-and-only blood test, specifically designed for MS that measures 18 biomarkers. Since symptoms of MS are similar to other conditions, more tailored diagnostic tools like Octave provide a much clearer picture to Hoag doctors to effectively monitor your disease activity and provide more personalized, informed and effective treatment decisions.
