PGx Testing

Pharmacogenomics Testing

Learn about what PGx testing is and how it’s beneficial in determining the best medicines and dosages prior to prescription.

Learn About PGx

What is Pharmacogenomics Testing?

PGX or Pharmacogenomics testing studies genetic variations that influence individual responses to drugs. Using pharmacology and the common understanding of DNA variations in the human genome, Pharmacogenomics assist current treatment protocols with evidence-based recommendations.

Why Test?

Benefits of Pharmacogenomics Testing

PGX helps you choose the best medicine and the correct dosage prior to prescription or make the proper adjustments if needed. It identifies how the drugs a patient is taking and/or will be taking is being metabolized within their body, as well as determining drug-to-drug efficacy issues before they become complications. Simply put, making sure the medication being taken are the right fit to enhance our patient’s quality of life!

Test Process

How to Complete the PGx Test

Completing a Pharmacogenomics test is done in four simple steps

 

Step 1:

Medication Survey

Complete a quick cancer survey with one of our HIPAA certified healthcare specialist to see if you qualify for this testing.

Step 2:

FREE Consultation

A licensed physician in your state will conduct a free over the phone consultation to go over your medical history.

Step 3:

Mouth Swab Test

A simple non-invasive mouth swab test will be mailed directly to your home with instructions on how to complete the test. If help is required a number will be provided on the package to answer any question.

Step 4:

Get Results

Once the test results are returned to the lab, a licensed Genetic Specialist can be available for consultation with full confidentiality.

Results

How Results Help Prescribers

Knowing whether a patient carries any of these genetic variations can help prescribers:

*HIPAA compliance law mandates that all medical diagnosis be completely confidential, results will never be public*

What’s Included

What’s in the PGx Testing Kit

Specimen Bag

Collection Tubes

Instructions