GeneSight® Psychotropic Genetic Testing
GeneSight gives our providers objective, scientific information to take an individualized approach to your mental health treatment by evaluating how your DNA processes psychiatric medications.
Why Consider GeneSight® Testing?
Finding the right psychiatric medication can sometimes involve weeks or months of trial and error. People metabolize medications differently based on their genetic variations, which can affect whether a medicine works effectively or causes difficult side effects.
GeneSight is a pharmacogenomic test that analyzes clinically important genetic variations in your DNA. The test provides our nurse practitioners with a personalized report showing which medications are more likely to work with your body and which may require dosage adjustments or increased caution.
Key Benefits of Pharmacogenomic Testing
Personalized Insight
Evaluates your unique enzymes and neurotransmitter pathways.
Reduces Guesswork
Helps identify why previous medications may not have provided relief.
Simple Cheek Swab
Quick, completely non-invasive sample collection in our clinic.
Covered by Many Plans
Many commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid plans provide coverage support.
What Medications Are Analyzed?
The GeneSight Psychotropic test analyzes commonly prescribed medications for depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics, categorizing them into:
- ● Use as Directed:Medications that show no known gene-drug interactions based on your results.
- ● Moderate Gene-Drug Interaction:Medications that may require careful monitoring or dose adjustments.
- ● Significant Gene-Drug Interaction:Medications that may have reduced efficacy or higher likelihood of adverse effects.
Ask About GeneSight
Talk with our clinicians during your evaluation about whether GeneSight testing can help refine your care plan.
Santa Maria Health
314 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL
Non-Invasive In-Office Swab