Is ClearStrand-ASD right for your child?
When you have concerns for autism, ClearStrand-ASD insights may help guide next steps for your child.
Who is ClearStrand-ASD for?
ClearStrand-ASD is for children aged 1 month up to 36 months when autism is a concern
Some examples include children:
The first indication of autism might be that a child is not achieving developmental milestones at the same age as neurotypical children. Difficulties with communication and social interactions beyond what would be expected for their age, along with repetitive behaviors or restricted interests, can be signs of autism.
Children who are born preterm are 2.5 times more likely to be on the autism spectrum compared with children who were born full term, and children who have a sibling with autism are 8 to 10 times more likely to be on the autism spectrum compared with children who do not have a sibling with autism.
Children born to fathers who are older than 45 years are about 1.5 to 2 times more likely to be on the autism spectrum compared to those with fathers in their 20s or 30s.
ClearStrand-ASD is now available in 44 states for $3,250 $2,750
Clearstrand-ASD is available for patients in all states except for those in CA, HI, MD, NY, PA, RI, and DC.
The price includes the ordering of ClearStrand-ASD through a telehealth provider, kit shipment, testing of the sample at our CLIA-certified lab, and a post-test virtual visit to review the results.
To be notified when it is available in your state, fill out our contact form.
A virtual assessment for autism is available from our partner providers at no additional cost. Learn more.
Give your child the advantage of objective insights
Take a proactive step in supporting your child’s development and well-being with ClearStrand-ASD.
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Important information
ClearStrand-ASD is a biochemical test intended to help health care providers rule out autism spectrum disorder (ASD) when it is a concern in children aged 1 month up to 36 months of age. It detects a biomarker associated with autism using a strand of hair. ClearStrand-ASD must be ordered by a licensed health care provider. Rx only. ClearStrand-ASD results can be negative or non-negative.
A child with a negative result is unlikely to be on the autism spectrum. A child with a non-negative result may need further autism diagnostic evaluation. ClearStrand-ASD is not a standalone diagnostic test. Health care providers should consider the test result in the context of other factors relevant to their clinical decision making. ClearStrand-ASD analyzes a strand of hair to map the dynamic patterns of an individual's unique biological response to environmental exposures over time at a molecular level and uses an algorithm to assess the likelihood of autism from the patterns. It is not a genetic test.
The test is performed by the LinusBio CLIA-certified laboratory (CLIA #31d2307499) and has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).