PGx Testing - A Personalized Approach to Medication

Your DNA can play a role in how medications work for you and your body. PGx testing helps your provider understand how you may respond to certain medications, like GLP-1 therapies, so treatment decisions can be more personalized to you and your wellness.

Understanding Pharmacogenomics

PGx testing helps healthcare providers understand how your genetic makeup may influence your response to certain medications.

Genetic Analysis

We analyze specific genetic markers that affect medication metabolism

Personalized Reports

Receive detailed results tailored to your genetic profile

Better Outcomes

Help your provider find the right medication, at the right dose

PGx Testing

Simple. Informative. Personalized.

Why Consider PGx Testing?

PGx testing can support safer, more effective treatment by helping identify how your body may respond to certain medications.

Improve Treatment Effectiveness

Identify medications that may work better based on how your body processes them.

Reduce Side Effects

Help reduce the risk of adverse drug reactions or poor medication tolerance.

Support Dose Adjustments

Some patients may need different dosing depending on how quickly their body metabolizes medications.

Personalized Care

Support more personalized prescribing decisions using genetic information alongside clinical judgment.

Medication Confidence

Especially useful for patients starting new therapies or those who have had limited success with multiple medications.

Antidepressants & Mental Health Medications

Pharmacogenomics is particularly relevant for mental health medications, as genetic variations can significantly impact how patients respond to antidepressants and antipsychotics.

Commonly Tested Antidepressants:

Sertraline
Citalopram
Escitalopram
Fluoxetine
Paroxetine
Venlafaxine
Duloxetine
Amitriptyline
Nortriptyline
Aripiprazole

Why PGx Matters for Antidepressants

Genetic differences can affect how quickly your body processes certain antidepressants, which may influence side effects, drug levels, or how well a medication works for you.

Clinical Benefit

PGx testing may help providers make more informed decisions when prescribing, potentially reducing trial-and-error periods and improving treatment outcomes.

Who May Benefit?

PGx testing may be useful for people who want a more personalized approach to medication therapy.

  • Patients who have experienced medication side effects
  • Patients who have tried several medications with limited success
  • Patients taking multiple medications at the same time
  • Patients beginning treatment for a chronic condition
  • Patients and providers seeking more informed medication decisions

How the Test Works

The process is simple and designed to fit into your care plan.

1

Sample Collection

A simple sample is collected according to the testing process.

2

Laboratory Analysis

Your sample is analyzed to identify genetic markers related to medication response.

3

Personalized Report

A comprehensive report is generated showing relevant drug-gene interaction information.

4

Provider Review

Your healthcare provider uses the results to guide personalized treatment decisions.

Which Medication Categories May Be Affected?

Explore examples of medication groups where PGx information may be clinically useful.

Examples: Sertraline, Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine, Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline, Aripiprazole

Why PGx may matter: Genetic differences can affect how quickly your body processes certain antidepressants and antipsychotics, which may influence side effects, drug levels, or how well a medication works.

Examples: Codeine, Tramadol, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, certain NSAID-related pathways depending on panel design

Why PGx may matter: Some pain medications need to be metabolized into active forms. Genetic differences may affect how well the medication works or the risk of side effects.

Examples: Clopidogrel, Warfarin, certain statin-related pathways depending on test panel

Why PGx may matter: Genetic variation may influence drug activation, effectiveness, or bleeding/clotting risk for some cardiovascular therapies.

Examples: Certain proton pump inhibitors and related GI medications

Why PGx may matter: Metabolism differences may affect medication levels and how well treatment works.

Examples: Selected neurologic or ADHD-related medications depending on panel content

Why PGx may matter: Genetic markers may help explain different responses, tolerability issues, or dosing considerations.

Final medication list should match the exact PGx panel and client-approved content.

Ordering PGx Testing

PGx testing is available by order of a licensed healthcare provider.

  • Patients may request PGx testing through their physician or provider.
  • Providers may recommend PGx testing as part of treatment planning.
  • If you are interested, speak with your provider or contact our team for more information.

Results You Can Use

PGx reports are designed to support clinically informed decision-making.

What the Report May Include

  • Medication response categories
  • Drug-gene interaction alerts
  • Dose consideration guidance
  • Clinical reference support

Important Note

PGx results should always be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional in the context of the patient's medical history, medications, and treatment goals.

Quality and Confidence

Our testing process is built to support reliable and clinically meaningful results.

  • Performed using validated molecular methods
  • Processed in a clinical laboratory environment
  • Supports evidence-based medication decision-making
  • May reference recognized clinical guidance where applicable

Want to know whether your medications may be impacted by your genetics?

Ask your healthcare provider whether PGx testing may be appropriate for you.