Neurology answers, measured precisely.
Neurocode is a specialized laboratory in Bellingham, Washington. We run blood biomarker tests for Alzheimer's disease and cell-based antibody assays for myasthenia gravis and related autoimmune disorders.
Order, requisition and ship without the paperwork chase.
Requisition forms, collection guides and direct access to the scientists who run your assays.
Ordering guide →What to expect, and how to ask your doctor about testing.
Plain-language explanations, blood-draw locations, billing help and a real person on the phone.
Patient guide →Biomarker support for trials, from Phase 1b to Phase 3.
Fast turnaround, custom kitting, dry-ice batch shipping and custom assay validation.
Research services →A blood test for Alzheimer's, backed by published research.
In a published study of 786 people, our p-Tau217 blood test matched brain scans and spinal fluid tests in 92–96% of cases. It needs one standard blood draw, near home.
The only live cell-based AChR antibody test in the United States.
Licensed from the University of Oxford for exclusive use across North America. Live cells express clustered acetylcholine receptors in their native form, so the assay detects antibodies that RIPA and ELISA can't. This matters most for patients who have already tested negative.
The research behind our tests
Questions about a test or an order?
Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm Pacific. We answer voicemail and email within one business day.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Test catalog
Every clinical test we offer, with specimen, method and turnaround. Filter by condition, specialty or specimen, or search by analyte or test code.
| Test | Code | Turnaround |
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Can't find the assay you need? We validate new biomarkers for clinical and research use.
Ask a scientist →Ordering, start to finish.
Every test must be ordered by a licensed provider. Everything else is on us: kits, prepaid shipping, blood-draw sites and a scientist when you need one.
How to order
The steps differ slightly by test family. Pick one, then tell us whether you've ordered before.
Send it with the sample, or send it ahead.
A licensed healthcare provider must sign every requisition. Kits include a printed copy.
Send patients to any of 1,500+ draw sites.
Our national phlebotomy partner, My One Medical Source, has locations in all 50 states. In-person draws are generally free for the patient. Mobile phlebotomy at home is available for an extra fee. Patients must bring the collection kit to the appointment.
Find a draw site ↗Common questions from ordering offices
Which days can we ship samples?
Monday to Thursday. The lab receives samples Monday to Friday, so a sample that arrives on a weekend may need to be redrawn.
Do patients on immunotherapy need to be flagged?
Yes. Note any immunomodulating treatment on the requisition, because it can interfere with autoantibody testing.
Can we stock kits at the clinic?
Yes. Order kits in batches. Each kit has a 12-month shelf life, so order to match your volume.
Are these FDA-cleared tests?
Most of our assays are laboratory developed tests (LDTs), validated in our CAP-accredited, CLIA-licensed laboratory. The CSF Aβ42/40 ratio runs on an IVD platform. Each test page gives its validation status.
Can I talk to someone about which test to order?
Yes. Call 425.312.3791 or email us, and a member of the scientific team will get back to you within one business day.
You're not doing this alone.
If you or someone you care for is looking for answers about memory changes or muscle weakness, here's how testing with us works, in plain language.
Your doctor orders. We handle the rest.
Talk to your doctor
Any provider you've seen before can order our tests. We can contact them for you, too.
Get your kit
Your doctor gives you a kit, or we mail one to your door with return postage included.
Have blood drawn
Book a draw at any of 1,500+ partner locations and bring your kit. In-person draws are usually free.
Schedule a blood draw →Get your results
Results go to your doctor, who will go over them with you.
Schedule a blood draw
Once you have your Neurocode kit, book an appointment with My One Medical Source, our phlebotomy partner. Caregivers can book for the person they care for.
Three ways to start the conversation
Message them
Send our information through your patient portal (for example, MyChart). Doctors tend to answer these first.
Email with us copied
Email your provider and copy customercare@neurocode.com. We'll coordinate the rest.
Give us their details
Send us your doctor's name, phone and address, and we'll reach out ourselves. This can take a little longer.
Before you test
Still unsure? Call us at (425) 312-3791, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm Pacific.
What does a p-Tau217 blood test tell us?
It measures a protein in the blood that rises with the amyloid plaques and tau tangles of Alzheimer's disease. It helps your doctor judge whether Alzheimer's pathology is likely, often without a spinal tap or brain scan. It isn't a diagnosis on its own. Your doctor interprets it together with your symptoms and other tests.
Do I need to fast or prepare?
No preparation is needed for any of our blood tests.
How much will it cost?
Our billing team can explain your coverage before you test. If you've received a statement, you can pay your bill online.
Can I get my results directly?
Results are released to the ordering provider, who is best placed to explain what they mean for you.
Received a bill from Neurocode?
Pay a bill →Biomarker support for trials of every size.
From Phase 1b to Phase 3 programs and single academic labs, run in our CAP-accredited, CLIA-licensed laboratory with close, hands-on support from our scientists.
What working with us looks like
Phase 1b to Phase 3
Biomarker testing for clinical trials at every stage, scheduled around your study's timepoints.
Constant contact
You work directly with our scientists and get timely feedback at every milestone.
Custom kitting
Collection kits built to your protocol and sites. We recommend storing at −80 °C on site and batch-shipping on dry ice.
Custom assay validation
If your biomarker isn't on our menu, we'll scope and validate it in our CAP/CLIA lab.
Flexible scope
We adapt to your protocol, sample volumes and budget.
Our testing platforms
Turnaround is counted from sample receipt.
| Platform | Method | Turnaround | Minimum batch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujirebio Lumipulse G1200 | CLEIA | 1–5 days | None |
| Beckman DxI 9000 | Chemiluminescence | 1–5 days | None |
| Quanterix HD-X | Simoa® | 3–10 days | 37 |
| Spear SWIFT + QuantStudio 12 qPCR | SPEAR | 3–10 days | 40 |
| Alamar ARGOAlamar NULISA multiplex assays (research use only) | NULISA | 3–10 days | Per plate |
| Tecan Sunrise plate reader | ELISA | 3–10 days | 11 |
Research & validation
A narrow specialization, on purpose.
Neurocode is a clinical laboratory filling unmet needs in neurodiagnostics. Our team of PhD scientists, medical laboratory scientists, pathologists and clinical chemistry specialists works from a CAP-accredited, CLIA-licensed lab in Bellingham, Washington.
Improve quality of life by speeding up medical knowledge and advancing how disease is managed.
If an assay can't match the best available method, we keep improving it before we offer it to patients. That rule is why our menu is short.
How we work
Patient-centric
We match our services to what each patient actually needs, including needs nobody is meeting yet. What's good for patients will be good for us in the long run.
Excellence
We keep improving our methods, our menu and our knowledge, and we stay ahead of the field by learning.
Integrity
We work honestly and answer to everyone involved, holding ourselves to high standards of accuracy, organization and timeliness.
Collaboration
We share knowledge and work openly with partners to move the field forward.
Inclusivity
We know that each person's background, experience and choices shape who we are as an organization.
p-Tau217 in the press
Bellingham, WA 98225
Free collection kits
Each kit has everything needed to collect, process, aliquot, package and ship one patient's sample, with return shipping prepaid. Delivery takes 3–5 business days, to your clinic or to the patient.
Neuroimmunology
For MG, NMOSD and autoimmune encephalitis / PNS workups. SST and aliquot tubes. Ship chilled at 4 °C on frozen cold packs.
Neurodegeneration
For Alzheimer's, FTD, ALS, MS and other differential diagnoses. K2 EDTA and aliquot tubes. Ship chilled at 4 °C on frozen cold packs.
Batch & dry ice
Store at −80 °C on site and batch-ship on dry ice to cut logistics costs. Talk to us about kitting for your study.
Where should we send them?
Kits have a 12-month shelf life. Requests without physician details take longer to process.
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Get in touch
Whether you're ready to order or just have a question, our lab team is here. We're available Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm Pacific, and we answer within one business day.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Running a study? Use the research intake form instead.
Tell us how we did
Compliments, suggestions and complaints all help us improve. Every submission goes directly into our laboratory's quality system.
Customer feedback form
It asks for:
- Your name and how to reach you
- When your experience happened
- The type of feedback
- Which service it's about: blood draw, shipping, testing, results portal or billing
- What happened, in your own words
Opens in a new tab on our secure feedback system (MediaLab).
Need help right away? Call 425.312.3791, Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm PT. For anything urgent, please call instead of using the form.
Please don't include test results or other medical details in your feedback.
Pay a bill
Pay your Neurocode bill online. Have your statement handy.
EXAMPLE STATEMENT- Find your patient ID on your paper or emailed statement (see the example).
- Continue to our secure payment page. It opens in a new tab.
- Enter your patient ID and name, then complete your payment. A receipt is emailed to you.
Results for ordering clinicians and their teams.
View reports, track samples in transit and download PDFs. Patients receive results through their ordering provider.
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