Updated Percentiles for the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test in Adults 50 Years of Age and Older

By Michael Brumm, Kerri A. Pierz, David-Erick Lafontant, Chelsea Caspell-Garcia, Christopher S. Coffey, Andrew Siderowf and Ken Marek, MD
Published February 27, 2023
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Published February 27, 2023

Description
The University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT) is commonly used to assess olfaction and screen for early detection of disorders including Parkinson (PD) and Alzheimer disease. Our objective was to develop updated percentiles, based on substantially larger samples than previous norms, to more finely discriminate age- and sex-specific UPSIT performance among ≥50-year-old adults who may be candidates for studies of prodromal neurodegenerative diseases.
Identifier (DOI)
10.1212/WNL.0000000000207077
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  • Original Research
Program
Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative

Meet the Authors

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    Michael Brumm

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    Kerri A. Pierz

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    David-Erick Lafontant

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    Chelsea Caspell-Garcia

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    Christopher S. Coffey

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    Andrew Siderowf

  • Ken Marek, MD

    University of California, San Diego

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