Genetic Testing Medications

Now Finding The Right Medicine For You Just Got Personal

An additional tool to aid psychopharmology for specific circumstances in a patient’s Medical treatment plan.

Finding the right medication for certain patients can be a difficult and long process that often results in a cycle of trial and error. Since genes influence the way a person’s body responds to specific medications, these may not work the same for everyone. This is where genetic testing for medications can be helpful. Patients can periodically be slow or rapid responders in various areas of their genetic component ability to metabolize medications. This may affect dosing or choice of medication.

GeneSight was developed by the Mayo Clinic and is a laboratory genetic test that helps healthcare providers take a personalized approach to prescribing medicine. GeneSight analyzes a patient’s genes and provides individualized information to help medical professionals personalize treatment in specific circumstances.

Q: Is This Test Covered By My Insurance?

A: GeneSight is reimbursed by a number of government and commercial insurance plans. In addition, Assurex Health has also developed the GeneSight Financial Assistance Program to help make GeneSight affordable for patients who qualify. You can learn more at genesight.com or by calling the GeneSight Customer Service team at 866.757.9204 for assistance.