GeneSight

Medication trial and error can feel frustrating

We know the process of finding medications for mental health conditions like depression, anxiety or ADHD can be time-consuming and debilitating. The GeneSight® test may help.

GeneSight

I want mental health meds that work

The GeneSight® test reveals genetic insights to help your clinician make medication decisions.

What is the GeneSight Psychotropic test?

The GeneSight Psychotropic test is a genetic test that shows your healthcare provider how your genes may affect medication outcomes.

The GeneSight test may reveal which medications to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions that:

  • Require dose adjustments
  • Be less likely to work
  • Have an increased risk of side effects based on your DNA

Is the GeneSight test right for you?

Has a mental health medication failed you in the past?

Is your current mental health medication not working?

Does your mental health medication cause unwanted side effects?

Why GeneSight: The GeneSight Advantage

The GeneSight Psychotropic test is a market-leading test with:

Quick Turnaround

Typically 3 business days

GeneSight At Home

Collection Kit

99.8%

Overall Accuracy2

Evidence

7 Clinical Studies

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The GeneSight test:

Genetic insights from a simple cheek swab

A pivotal tool to help your clinician personalize your mental health medication options.

Based on your DNA, GeneSight results show your clinician whether medications may:

  • Be less likely to work for you
  • Require changes in dosage
  • Have an increased risk of side effects
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3,000,000+ people have taken the GeneSight test

Learn more about the GeneSight® Test

Take a step closer to getting the GeneSight test or registering to provide the test to your patients. We will follow up with additional information either via email or phone.

The GeneSight test must be ordered by a registered clinician. If you are a patient, caregiver or office staff who would like a clinician to be registered to administer the GeneSight test, please include their name and contact information.

If you are a current registered provider or tested patient, please contact us.

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If you do not have a clinician, we have a directory of healthcare providers who are registered to order the GeneSight test. When you complete this form, we will link you to this directory, so you will have the option to view registered GeneSight providers in your area.







Your clinician who is currently managing your medication and making treatment decisions can order your GeneSight test.

If you do not have a clinician, we have a directory of healthcare providers who are registered to order the GeneSight test. When you complete this form, we will link you to this directory, so you will have the option to view registered GeneSight providers in your area.

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Mental health wellness starts with the GeneSight test

3 million+ people

have taken the GeneSight test

Thousands of clinicians

registered to offer the GeneSight Test

$1,000 saved

on average in total annual medication costs by patients who received GeneSight testing compared to traditional approaches, according to a large study1

We’re committed to helping you navigate cost

Costs for the GeneSight® test may vary based on your insurance plan. That is why we offer the GeneSight Promise.

See what portion of the cost you may pay for the GeneSight test with the Cost Estimator.

98%of patients pay $330 or less for their GeneSight test1

$0is the typical out-of-pocket cost for patients on Medicare (Part B), Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid

COST ESTIMATOR

We promise that if your cost could be more than $330, we’ll contact you before we process your test to discuss our financial assistance program and interest-free payment plan and give you the chance to cancel.

Patients who received GeneSight testing saved over $1,000 in medication costs

According to a large study, on average, patients who received GeneSight testing saved over $1,000 on their total annual medication costs compared to traditional approaches.2

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GeneSight results help your clinician assess your mental health medication picture

Your clinician can review your GeneSight report with you and discuss how your results may inform your medication options

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A comprehensive report,
personalized for you

The GeneSight test report may help you avoid multiple medication trials by providing information about which medications may require dose adjustments, be less likely to work, or have an increased risk of side effects based on your genetic information.

The report also includes information on how a patient’s smoking status may affect their body’s metabolism of certain medications.

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  •  Use as directed
  •  Moderate gene-drug interaction
  •  Significant gene-drug interaction

The report classifies over 60 mental health medications into three categories.

The GeneSight test results do not provide information on disease diagnosis, medication allergies, drug-drug interactions, or which medications will work best.

A comprehensive report,
personalized for you

The GeneSight test report may help you avoid multiple medication trials by providing information about which medications may require dose adjustments, be less likely to work, or have an increased risk of side effects based on your genetic information.

The report also includes information on how a patient’s smoking status may affect their body’s metabolism of certain medications.

Take the next step
  •  Use as directed
  •  Moderate gene-drug interaction
  •  Significant gene-drug interaction

The report classifies over 60 mental health medications into three categories.

Take the next step

The GeneSight test results do not provide information on disease diagnosis, medication allergies, drug-drug interactions, or which medications will work best.

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like you

"After 25 years of struggling with depression, Bryan found hope again."

Bryan D., Florida
Understanding what may not be working made all the difference.
Charles, Florida

"Understanding what may not be working made all the difference."

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The GeneSight test has meant the world to me
Jenna D., Indiana

"The GeneSight test has meant the world to me"

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It made my issue manageable for the first time in my entire life
Rose H., Indiana

"It made my issue manageable for the first time in my entire life"

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    The stories shared on this page are individual patients’ personal experiences with GeneSight. Others may not have the same experience or outcome. Do not make any changes to your current medications or dosing without consulting your healthcare provider. The GeneSight test must be ordered by and used only in consultation with a healthcare provider who can prescribe medications.

    The GeneSight test process

    The GeneSight test is administered by your healthcare provider in their office or at the comfort of your own home.

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    Step 1

    Order

    The GeneSight test must be ordered by a prescribing clinician who is registered to offer the GeneSight test. This list includes but is not limited to primary care physician, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, and/or psychiatrist.

    Step 2

    Collection

    Your provider collects a DNA sample by painlessly swabbing the inside of your cheek OR you can collect the sample at home using our patient collection kit.

    Step 3

    Lab

    The sample is sent to our lab for analysis.

    Step 4

    Results

    After we receive your sample, your healthcare provider will typically get test results in about 3 days.

    Step 5

    Consultation

    Your provider can contact our Medical Affairs team for a consultation. Your provider can then review the results with you on your next visit.

    Step 1

    Order

    The GeneSight test must be ordered by a prescribing clinician who is registered to offer the GeneSight test. This list includes but is not limited to primary care physician, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, and/or psychiatrist.

    Step 2

    Collection

    Your provider collects a DNA sample by painlessly swabbing the inside of your cheek OR you can collect the sample at home using our patient collection kit.

    Step 3

    Lab

    The sample is sent to our lab for analysis.

    Step 4

    Results

    After we receive your sample, your healthcare provider will typically get test results in about 3 days.

    Step 5

    Consultation

    Your provider can contact our Medical Affairs team for a consultation. Your provider can then review the results with you on your next visit.

      * Based on a review of six months of past claim data for major insurance carriers across the US. Last updated 2023.

      1. Winner, et al, Current Medical Research and Opinion, 2015;31(9): 1633-43
      2. Jablonski MR, King N, Wang Y, et al. Analytical validation of a psychiatric pharmacogenomic test. Personalized Medicine. 2018;15(3):189-197. doi:https://doi.org/10.2217/pme-2017-0094.

      Over 30,000 clinicians have ordered the GeneSight test for over 3,000,000 patients

      * Based on a review of six months of past claim data for major insurance carriers across the U.S. Last updated 2023.

      1. Winner, et al. Current Medical Research and Opinion. 2015;31(9):1633-43
      2. Jablonski MR, King N, Wang Y, et al. Analytical validation of a psychiatric pharmacogenomic test. Personalized Medicine. 2018;15(3):189-197. doi:https://doi.org/10.2217/pme-2017-0094.