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Has anyone tried the ArteraAI test?

Posted by jcultra @jcultra, Jul 2 10:35pm

Today I ran across a new test, developed using artificial intelligence, that gives data on chances of metastasis after radiation with and without short term ADT.
Has anyone have experience with the ArteraAI test?
I’ve met with two urologists and one radiation oncologist and no one has mentioned it.

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chamblee54 | @chamblee54 | Jul 8 7:02pm
In reply to @edpenney "Curious: What is the cost of the test? Does Medicare cover it? What is the turnaround..." + (show)
@edpenney

Curious: What is the cost of the test? Does Medicare cover it? What is the turnaround time? Thank you for your input.

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I was told that Medicare will most likely not pay for it and that I should prepare for a $1400 invoice. I did ok the test due to one core of a 4+3 and yet other markers were lower risk. (Including my Decifer )
I wanted it for treatment decisions - especially regarding that awful ADT and length of
being on those. Turn around time for AI results has increased because so many are now using the test. Hope to get my results maybe in the next two weeks.

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gregblue1 | @gregblue1 | 3 hours ago

Had an Artera run in September. Quick response. Medicare/Supplement paid for it.
Interesting analysis - indicated I would not benefit by adding ADT to my IMRT treatment. I"m excited but my Medical Oncologist is not. Wants to add ADT despite the report. I don't agree.
What am I missing?
Thoughts?

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chamblee54 | @chamblee54 | 2 hours ago
In reply to @chamblee54 "After receiving my Decifer test results, my RO suggested this AI test. It’s fairly new -..." + (show)
@chamblee54

After receiving my Decifer test results, my RO suggested this AI test. It’s fairly new - apparently. I should get my results of the AI soon.
My Decifer test showed low number- .18- but it does NOT take into account my tumors are on the outer perimeter of the prostate and even though contained, there is reporting of ‘rectal invasion’. Petscan showed still contained , but with a Gleason 4+3 in one core I opted for the AI to see the results due to the location of the tumor. I’ll try and follow up after results of the AI test.

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The AI test showed low risk and my Dr reduced my ADT treatment from 6 to 4 months.

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handera | @handera | 2 hours ago
In reply to @chamblee54 "I was told that Medicare will most likely not pay for it and that I should..." + (show)
@chamblee54

I was told that Medicare will most likely not pay for it and that I should prepare for a $1400 invoice. I did ok the test due to one core of a 4+3 and yet other markers were lower risk. (Including my Decifer )
I wanted it for treatment decisions - especially regarding that awful ADT and length of
being on those. Turn around time for AI results has increased because so many are now using the test. Hope to get my results maybe in the next two weeks.

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The ArteraAI Prostate Test is covered by Medicare, with a payment rate set at $700, effective January 1, 2024.

For patients covered under Medicare Plan B, there are no out-of-pocket costs for obtaining this test
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/artera-launches-ai-test-decision-making-prostate-cancer-2024a1000ef1

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