Mensura Health develops a point‑of‑care diagnostic system that quantifies anti‑seizure medication levels from a small blood sample during a patient visit. The portable instrument delivers quantitative results within minutes and integrates with electronic health records, allowing neurologists and epileptologists to adjust dosing instantly. This rapid, on‑site therapeutic drug monitoring aims to improve seizure control and reduce the need for separate laboratory testing.
Funding
$850K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Patients with epilepsy often require frequent monitoring of anti‑seizure medication (ASM) blood levels to adjust therapy, but current laboratory testing is slow, requires large blood volumes, and is not available during routine office visits. This delay can lead to suboptimal dosing, increased side effects, or breakthrough seizures.
Solution
Mensura Health is developing a point‑of‑care diagnostic system that quantifies clinically relevant ASM concentrations from a small blood sample during a patient visit. The platform uses a proprietary assay and miniaturized instrumentation to deliver rapid, quantitative results without sending samples to a central lab. Clinicians receive immediate feedback, enabling on‑the‑spot dose adjustments and more precise medication management. By integrating the device into standard clinical workflows, the system aims to improve therapeutic outcomes and reduce the burden of frequent lab visits for patients.
Target Audience
Primary customers are neurologists, epileptologists, and other clinicians who manage patients with epilepsy and require frequent therapeutic drug monitoring.
Features
- Small‑volume blood sampling compatible with routine office phlebotomy
- Rapid assay turnaround delivering quantitative ASM levels within minutes
- Portable point‑of‑care instrument designed for use in outpatient settings
- Integrated data interface for electronic health record (EHR) connectivity
- Clinician dashboard presenting real‑time drug level results and dosing recommendations