Improving Care for Patients with Barrett’s Esophagus

TissueCypher® provides increased confidence that treatment decisions are tailored to each individual patient, leading to more personalized and precise care.

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What is the TissueCypher Barrett’s Esophagus Assay?

The TissueCypher Barrett’s Esophagus Assay is the first diagnostic test of its kind that predicts your risk for developing esophageal cancer if you have Barrett’s esophagus. It is intended for people with Barrett’s esophagus who have had an endoscopy procedure with biopsies.

The assay analyzes the biopsies taken during your endoscopy to produce a risk score that ranges from 0-10, with 0 being the lowest risk and 10 being the highest risk for developing more serious esophageal disease or cancer. Importantly, the assay provides personalized information that can estimate your chances for developing cancer, information not available through other means.

Getting tested with TissueCypher Barrett’s Esophagus Assay is simple:

STEP 1

Your healthcare provider orders the TissueCypher test.

STEP 2

Castle Biosciences works with your healthcare provider’s pathology laboratory to obtain a tissue sample from your original biopsy. A repeat biopsy is NOT necessary.

STEP 3

Castle Biosciences analyzes your tissue sample with the TissueCypher test.

STEP 4

Castle Biosciences sends your test results to your healthcare provider, so that they can discuss your individual results with you and determine next steps.

Will my insurance cover this test?

The TissueCypher Barrett’s Esophagus Assay is a diagnostic test that helps determine your risk for developing esophageal cancer if you have Barrett’s esophagus. Information provided by this test is not available through other means, including other diagnostic tests.

Castle Biosciences works with all insurance providers, including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurers, and the VA, to secure payment for the TissueCypher test.

Castle will submit insurance claims on your behalf and provide you with an update on your claim processing status. The company also offers a Patient Assistance Program with the belief that quality care should not depend on financial considerations.

You can get more information about insurance coverage, claims processing and financial assistance by calling 866-788-9007 option #3.