Auria is available to women in all U.S. states except New York due to regulatory requirements.
Auria looks for the proteins S100A8 and S100A9. You can read more information about the science behind Auria by checking out these articles: https://namidalab.com/news/category/publication
Proteins are complex biomolecules found in your body that play a crucial role in keeping you healthy and functioning properly. Proteins are like tiny "workers" that perform various tasks, such as helping your muscles move, supporting your immune system to fight off infections, and even carrying important messages within your body among other functions. They are made up of smaller building blocks called amino acids, and different combinations of these amino acids create different proteins, each with its own specific task. They are arranged in a fashion similar to beads arranged on a string. They can be found in various foods you eat, and your body also produces its own proteins to keep everything running smoothly. In essence, proteins are essential for the proper functioning and maintenance of your body.
Auria can be taken at your convenience. We suggest taking Auria every 6 months as a complement to your regular screening.
Unfortunately, we have not been able to conduct a study looking at our markers for reoccurrence in breast cancer, so without that data is difficult to say for sure. While we did have triple negative cases in our breast cancer clinical data set we used for validating the test in our CLIA lab that were all accurately classified, the overall number was quite small and they were newly diagnosed cases not under treatment. It’s very likely long-term treatment for metastatic breast cancer could impact expression of our markers.
Under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments regulations, testing varies by state and requires a written or electronic request for patient testing (42 CFR 493.124). Namida Lab works with a physician network to authorize all test requisitions in every state where we offer our testing kits.
Yes. The Auria test is not affected by menstrual cycles.
No. The Auria test is not affected by birth control.
Unfortunately, we have not been able to conduct a study looking at our markers in women who were actively breast feeding. While we don’t think breast feeding would interfere with the markers, without concrete data it’s difficult to say whether the level of markers would affected.
Yes, your kit does expire. Your kit has an expiration date of 3 months from shipment, which is found on the label on the bottom of your Auria box. Any samples that are delivered to the lab after the expiration date will not be processed, and we are unable to provide a replacement kit.