What is Pharmacogenetics Testing?
Simply put, Pharmacogenetics is the study of the impact of genes on the body’s response to certain medications.
Genes are components of your DNA that have been passed down from your parents, containing data that determines your characteristics.
Genes can affect the safety and efficacy of drugs in your body. Because of your unique genetics, what medication may work effectively for you
may not do the same to others. Pharmacogenetics testing assesses your genes to come up with the right medication and dose choice for you.
How Does Pharmacogenetics Testing Work?
Pharmacogenetics testing uses the patient’s saliva (non evasive cheek swab) that’s collected by you or administered by a member of your staff.
How to Know If Pharmacogenetics Testing Is Needed
Polypharmacy
The patient’s prescription plan contains 4 or more medications.
Adverse Reaction
You or your patient has experienced unwanted side effects and reactions to medications.
Drug Resistance or Lack of Efficacy
You or your patient reports not feeling relief from their current medications.
Personal or Family History
You or your patient’s family history dictates their genes may affect certain medication responses.
Pharmacogenetics Testing Benefits
- Personalized Medication Management
- Minimizes Adverse Drug Reactions
- Optimized Medication Efficacy
- Reduces Medication-Related Hospitalizations
- Cost – Effectiveness
Introducing Our Full Comprehensive Panel Test
Our full comprehensive PGx test includes testing for all medications as they react with your genes within each area:
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Insurance Disclaimer
Please see the types of insurance that Pharmacogenetic testing is covered through:
Note: Insurance coverage for Pharmacogenetic testing varies depending on the specific insurance provider and the policy. While some insurance plans may cover the cost of testing, others may have limitations or require pre-authorization and we will request you have your physician sign an order for this test.
Please contact us at 704-565-0870 to understand if your health insurance is accepted.
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What is genetic testing?
Genetic testing finds differences in genes that are related to your health. There are many different genetic tests. Genetic tests look for changes in your genetic makeup (DNA) that are linked to certain conditions, physical traits, disease risk and/or how you respond to certain medications.
What type of genetic test is this?
The type of genetic testing we’re offering is a pharmacogenomic test. Pharmacogenomics, or PGx, determines how you respond based on your unique DNA
Will this testing help treat a specific health condition?
The PGx test offered in this program analyzes genes that are related to how your body processes certain medications commonly prescribed by medical professionals. The test does not give information about how to treat any specific health conditions.
Will this test disclose my risk for any diseases?
The genes on this test are only related to drug response and do not tell you anything about your risk for any diseases. Please talk with your doctor about other tests for disease risk.
How long does the test take?
From the time we receive your swab sample, your test results will take up to two weeks to be returned to you with a full color coded easy to read report. Then you can consult with your doctor and have your results entered as a part of your medical record.
