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Pharmacogenomic (PGx) Testing for Providers

Patients process medications differently because of their genes. A pharmacogenomic test shows how a patient is likely to metabolize specific drugs, which helps you choose a medication and dose with fewer trial-and-error changes. One saliva sample or cheek swab gives results that stay relevant for the patient’s lifetime.

What Is Pharmacogenomics?

Pharmacogenomics (PGx, sometimes called Genetic Medication Response Testing) is the study of how genes affect a person’s response to drugs. By analyzing patients’ unique genetic makeup, healthcare providers can customize drug therapy to optimize therapeutic outcomes and minimize adverse drug reactions.

Just as there are these traditionally known drug interactions, through recent advances in genetic testing, we now know there are drug-gene interactions. PGx Testing is used to help healthcare providers predict whether and to what degree a patient’s genes might affect their response to specific medications.

A pillar in the personalized medicine movement, Pharmacogenomics is an important tool in helping healthcare providers understand how patients metabolize medications based on their DNA.

Why Choose Total Lab Solutions for Your PGx Testing Needs?

Enhanced Patient Care. Empower your patients with personalized care, ensuring they receive the right medication, at the right dose, and at the right time. Our PGx testing optimizes therapeutic outcomes and minimizes adverse drug reactions.

Streamlined Decision-Making. Our comprehensive PGx test reports equip you with actionable insights, simplifying complex treatment decisions. Say goodbye to trial and error, and confidently prescribe medications tailored to your patients’ individual needs.

Cost-Effective Care. Reduce the financial burden of ineffective treatments and hospitalizations due to adverse drug reactions. Our PGx testing can help save patients’ time and money, while improving their overall quality of life.

Stay at the Forefront of Medical Innovation. Show your commitment to advancing medical science by incorporating the latest in genetic testing into your practice. Set yourself apart as a healthcare provider at the vanguard of personalized medicine.

Unparalleled Support. Total Lab Solutions is your dedicated partner in the world of PGx testing. Our expert team provides ongoing training, support, and consultation, ensuring a seamless integration of PGx testing into your practice.

Our Impact

The Impact of PGx Testing on Various Medical Specialties:

psychiatry: Reduce trial and error in medication selection, and improve the management of mental health conditions.
Cardiology: Optimize cardiovascular drug therapy for hypertension, blood clotting, and cholesterol management.
Oncology: Personalize chemotherapy and targeted therapy to maximize effectiveness and minimize side effects.
Pain Management: Tailor pain medication to your patient’s unique genetic profile, ensuring optimal pain relief and safety.
Pediatrics: Safely prescribe medications for children by accounting for their unique genetic makeup and development.

How It Works

How Total Lab Solutions PGx Testing Works:

STEP 1

Collection

A simple, non-invasive saliva sample or cheek swab collects your patient’s DNA.

STEP 2

Analysis

Our state-of-the-art laboratory analyzes the DNA sample for specific gene variants related to drug metabolism and response.

STEP 3

Reporting

Our comprehensive, easy to understand test report provides actionable insights into your patient’s drug response profile.

STEP 4

Personalized Treatment

Armed with this valuable information, you can now tailor your patient’s drug therapy for optimal efficacy and safety.

Who orders it

Psychiatry and behavioral health, pain management, cardiology, primary care, and long-term care pharmacy consultants.

What the report covers

Genes tested: three panels (comprehensive, psychiatric, and cardiovascular) covering CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, CYP3A4, CYP3A5, CYP1A2, CYP2B6, VKORC1, SLCO1B1, MTHFR, COMT, OPRM1, and more
Drug classes: antidepressants, antipsychotics, opioids, benzodiazepines, anticoagulants, antiplatelets, statins, beta-blockers, anticonvulsants, and proton pump inhibitors
Report format: medications grouped by expected response, with the gene-drug evidence cited

When to consider it

A patient has failed two or more medications in the same class.
A patient reports side effects at standard doses.
A patient takes several medications that share a metabolic pathway.
You are starting a drug with known gene-based dosing guidance.

Specimens and turnaround

Specimen	Saliva or cheek (buccal) swab
Turnaround	7 to 14 business days from receipt
Supplies	Swab kits provided at no charge
Coverage	Payer coverage varies; we verify before testing

Common questions

Does the result tell me which drug will work?
No. It shows how the patient is likely to metabolize a drug. It is one input alongside diagnosis, history, and other medications.

Does the patient need to repeat the test?
No. Genes do not change, so one result can inform future prescribing.

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Is Genetic Medication Response Testing Right for My Patients?

PGx Testing can provide valuable insights for virtually all patients taking medication; however, Genetic Medication Response Testing may be especially useful if patients:

Experienced Past Drug Reactions

Family History of Drug Reactions

Experience Chemical Sensitivities

Our Power

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