Endometriosis could be diagnosed by blood test, research suggests
New research and NICE guidance suggest non-invasive blood and saliva tests could soon be used to diagnose endometriosis via the NHS.
📍 How it ended
Research suggested that endometriosis could potentially be diagnosed using a blood test. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) issued draft guidance supporting the early use of non-invasive tests for endometriosis diagnosis.
Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.
Quick answers
What types of non-invasive tests are being discussed?
Research and coverage suggest the use of blood tests and saliva tests.
Who is providing guidance on the use of these tests?
NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has issued draft early use guidance.
Where will these tests be available?
According to the BBC, these are tests that GPs can soon offer through the NHS.
The brief
Recent developments indicate that endometriosis may be diagnosable through blood and saliva tests. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued draft early use guidance supporting the use of these non-invasive tests within the NHS.
Coverage from the BBC, Mirror, pharmaphorum, and Pf Media emphasizes that these tests could be offered by GPs. The Mirror describes the introduction of a saliva test as a 'game changing' development.
Future developments involve the implementation of these tests in GP practices following the NICE draft guidance.
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Coverage (5)
- NICE issues draft early use guidance for endometriosis diagnosis tests Pf Media · 21d ago
- NICE backs NHS use of non-invasive endometriosis tests pharmaphorum · 21d ago
- Two tests GPs can soon offer to help spot endometriosis BBC · 21d ago
- Endometriosis can be diagnosed using NHS saliva test in 'game changing' development Mirror · 21d ago
- Endometriosis could be diagnosed by blood test, research suggests BBC · 21d ago
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