The Prostate Core Mitomic Test (PCMTTM) provides an easy way to confirm prostate biopsy results without additional procedures. It examines mitochondrial DNA from biopsy tissue to identify cellular changes associated with prostate cancer. A negative PCMT result confirms a negative biopsy, while a positive result means the patient is at high risk for undiagnosed cancer. Insurance often covers the PCMT, and the results are available when the original biopsy is evaluated to help guide treatment decisions.

1. Initial biopsies
can miss one-third
of all prostate
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men will be
out of
every
cancers. 2
diagnosed with
Biopsy needles may not hit small tumors,
and biopsy samples may yield inconclusive prostate cancer. 1
results. In both of these situations, no cancer
As men age, their risk for getting prostate
was found, but it may still exist. Based on
cancer increases. However, early detection
your medical history and additional risk
can help physicians better manage their
factors, your doctor may decide to order
patients’ health.
an additional biopsy. However, in many
cases a negative biopsy is truly negative,
and a second biopsy is unnecessary. But Screening for
how can you and your doctor be more prostate cancer
confident in the results?
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Your physician will likely use a digital rectal
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easy and pain-free
results, along with your current health and medical
history, may cause your physician to order a
What does your
Prostate Core Mitomic Test or one or more of its components
was developed and its performance characteristics determined prostate biopsy.
way to confirm by Mitomics. It has not been approved by the Food and
prostate biopsy
Drug Administration (FDA). Mitomics has determined that
such approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical
Reason for a biopsy
biopsy results. purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for
research. Mitomics is regulated under the Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Act (CLIA) of 1988 as qualified to perform
high-complexity clinical testing. result really mean? As of today, a biopsy is the only test that fully
confirms the diagnosis of prostate cancer. Tissue
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Core Mitomic Test, Mitomic, Mitomics, and Empowering samples are taken from your prostate with a needle,
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References: 1. American Cancer Society. 2. American Society
With the Prostate Core and then analyzed to determine the presence or
absence of cancer cells.
of Clinical Oncology.
Mitomic Test™ now you
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can know.

2. Why should I believe What do the results mean? How do I pay for the Prostate
the results of the Prostate Core Mitomic Test?
Negative Positive
Core Mitomic Test? If you have Medicare, you are responsible for any
applicable deductible and co-payment as required
Unlike the biopsy, which only examines tissue from
by federal insurance regulations. Co-pays are
specific areas of the prostate, the Prostate Core
20-percent of the Medicare allowable.
Mitomic Test can identify abnormalities in cells that
The Prostate are near tumors, not just in the tumors themselves.
The Prostate Core Mitomic Test works by recognizing
A negative PCMT result A positive PCMT result For commercial insurance, Mitomics accepts the
insurer’s contracted allowed amount for the Prostate
Core Mitomic Test
confirms the negative means you are at a high
changes in your mitochondrial DNA. Mitochondria are result of your biopsy. With risk for undiagnosed Core Mitomic Test as payment in full. Please note that
structures within a cell that produce energy for the cell. a high degree of certainty, prostate cancer. Your Mitomics is not currently a participating provider with
(PCMT™) examines Mitochondrial DNA is highly susceptible to damage. PCMT identifies that you doctor can use this
all insurers. If your insurance company denies coverage
do not currently have information to tailor
The Prostate Core Mitomic Test identifies the damage because Mitomics is out of network, Mitomics will
prostate cancer. Because a treatment based on
tissue taken from to mitochondrial DNA caused by cellular changes
associated with prostate cancer development.
an additional biopsy is not your personal situation. work with you directly to appeal the claim. You will be
responsible for your normal co-pay, deductibles, and/or
your biopsy. You
needed, you can avoid By knowing your risk
extra pain and anxiety – earlier, you can make co-insurance requirements as identified by your plan.
The Prostate Core Mitomic Test is a highly sensitive and have peace of mind more informed decisions
do not need to
test that can pick out this damage in normal cells that you are prostate concerning your health. The explanation of benefits (EOB) is not a bill. Do not
that are adjacent to tumors. As you can see in the cancer free today. make a payment to Mitomics upon receipt of an EOB.
have any additional
diagram, the cancerous tumor can be quite small, You will be billed in accordance to the billing policy
and the biopsy cores may not come in contact with noted above – not the amounts stated on the EOB.
When will I receive
surgeries or even
the tumor. However, the Prostate Core Mitomic Test
If you receive insurance proceeds directly, these
can identify the presence of the tumor because the
the results? proceeds must be forwarded to Mitomics to settle
a doctor’s visit.
mitochondrial DNA in the tissue throughout the prostate
could indicate changes at the cellular level. Your doctor will order the Prostate Core Mitomic the billed amount. Mitomics does not use a collection
Test when your biopsy is submitted for evaluation. agency; however, in this circumstance, you will
A special lab processes your biopsy tissue, and receive a letter from Mitomics asking that you forward
BLADDER the results will be sent to your doctor. Your doctor proceeds to Mitomics.
will then contact you to discuss the results.
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