If you are struggling with medications for mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, or ADHD, you are not alone.
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The GeneSight® Psychotropic Test
The GeneSight Psychotropic test analyzes how your genes may affect your outcomes with medications commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions. The GeneSight Psychotropic test provides your clinician with information about which medications may require dose adjustments, may be less likely to work for you or may have an increased risk of side effects based on your genetic makeup.
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Cost shouldn’t be a barrier to your mental wellness.
The GeneSight Promise
Insurance can be complicated, and we want you to feel comfortable knowing what you’ll owe. We promise that if your cost could be more than $330, we’ll call you before we process your test.
Over 95% of patients pay $330 or less
Our goal is to make the GeneSight test affordable and accessible to patients. Insurance can be complicated, and we want you to feel comfortable knowing what you’ll owe.
We will bill your insurance for the cost of the GeneSight test:
| Medicare (Part B) Covered Tests | $0 out of pocket cost for your patient |
| Medicaid | Typically, $0 out of pocket cost |
| Medicare Advantage Covered Tests | Patient may be expected to cover a portion of the cost (typically $330 or less) |
| Commercial or Other | |
| Uninsured | Learn more at genesight.com/uninsured or contact our customer service team at 866.757.9204 |
We also offer a payment plan and financial assistance program to help you if you have out-of-pocket costs. Learn more about these programs on our Cost page.
2,000,000+
people have taken the GeneSight test.
If you think genetic testing could be helpful for you, talk to your doctor about the GeneSight Psychotropic test.
7
clinical studies published in peer-reviewed journals.
GeneSight Psychotropic is the only psychotropic pharmacogenomic test backed by such extensive research.
How does it work?
The GeneSight test is administered by your healthcare provider in their office.
Step 1
Your clinician collects a DNA sample in clinic by painlessly swabbing the inside of your cheek OR your clinician can order a patient collection kit to be sent to your home.
Step 2
The sample is sent to our lab for analysis.
Step 3
After we receive your sample, your clinician will typically get test results in about 2 days.
Step 4
Your clinician can contact our Medical Affairs team for a consultation. Your clinician can then review the results with you on your next visit.
How does it work?
The GeneSight test is administered by your healthcare provider in their office.
Step 1
Your clinician collects a DNA sample in clinic by painlessly swabbing the inside of your cheek OR your clinician can order a patient collection kit to be sent to your home.
Step 2
The sample is sent to our lab for analysis.
Step 3
After we receive your sample, your clinician will typically get test results in about 2 days.
Step 4
Your clinician can contact our Medical Affairs team for a consultation. Your clinician can then review the results with you on your next visit.
A Comprehensive Report, Personalized for You.
The GeneSight Psychotropic 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 classifies over 60 mental health medications into four categories:
green Use as Directed
yellowModerate Gene-Drug Interaction
redSignificant Gene-Drug Interaction
grayNo Proven Genetic Markers
Your provider will review the results as a part of your overall exam to help inform your unique treatment plan.
Take the Next Step with GeneSight Testing
We know the process of finding medication that works can be frustrating, time-consuming and debilitating. GeneSight may help end the trial and error process of finding medication:
- Please fill out the form below.
- We’ll send you a response via email providing additional resources to help you take your next step.
- The GeneSight test must be ordered by a registered clinician.
- If you are a patient/caregiver who would like your current clinician to be registered to administer the GeneSight test, please include their name and contact information.
Take the Next Step - PD
“I’ve seen more stability and not as many side effects.” —Justin, North Dakota
“I’ve been through so much and now I have hope.” —Cheryl, Utah
“Thank you for offering this test.” —Amanda, Ohio
By submitting your information in this form, you agree that your personal information may be stored and processed in any country where we have facilities or service providers, and by using our “Depression Treatment” landing page you agree to the possible transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence, including to the United States, which may provide for different data protection rules than in your country. The information you submit will be utilized for the sole purpose it was submitted for and governed by our Privacy Notice.
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.
