Snapshots of Women & Depression
It is more common than you might think for women to suffer from major depressive disorder. However, depression can and should be treated. Please view this infographic to learn more…
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The GeneSight® Test & Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
By identifying the presence of the gene variations in HLA-B*1502 and HLA-A*3101, the GeneSight® Psychotropic pharmacogenomic test can predict if a patient may be at an increased risk of severe…
Read MoreWhen All Medications are in the “Use as Directed” Column
The GeneSight Psychotropic Test and “Use as Directed” Results Sometimes, a GeneSight® Psychotropic test report will show all medications in the “Use as Directed” column. This occurs in approximately 0.7%…
Read MoreFactors that May Impact Medication Response
Treating Depression How the human body responds to the medications used to treat depression is very complicated. First, there’s a lot we don’t know about depression. According to Harvard Health:…
Read MoreHow to Interpret the GeneSight® Report
One of the most frequently asked questions from our patients is how to interpret the GeneSight report. The pharmacogenomic report contains a lot of useful, yet complex, information that may…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Gene-Drug Interaction Chart
You’ve taken the GeneSight® test and have the results in hand. Your healthcare provider has likely reviewed the patient results pages with you and made recommendations on which medications may…
Read MoreEvaluating the GeneSight® Psychotropic Test
How do we know that the GeneSight® test is effective? There are multiple published studies showing the clinical validity and utility, as well as the economic utility, of the GeneSight…
Read MoreDecoding Clinical Talk: Remission & Response
Read what remission means to doctors and patients.
Read MoreRandomized Controlled Trials: The Gold Standard
What is a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)?
Read MoreHow Your Body Metabolizes Antidepressants and the Role Your Genes Play
Download Our Newest Visual Guide A visual guide to why your body responds well to certain medications and not to others. Learn more about the role your genes play.
Read MorePharmacogenomics: Understanding the Basics
Pharmacogenomics (phar·ma·co·ge·no·mics) may be a multisyllabic, hard-to-pronounce word. However, the relatively new field already has helped many, many people. What is Pharmacogenomics? When you go to see your healthcare provider…
Read MoreUnderstanding the MTHFR Gene Mutation
What is MTHFR and why is it important? MTHFR is an enzyme required to convert folic acid into an active form called L-methylfolate that is usable by our bodies. L-methylfolate…
Read MoreHow is pharmacogenomic testing different from “traditional” diagnostic testing?
When people hear of pharmacogenomic testing, they may think it’s the same as genetic testing used to diagnose disease. The GeneSight® test is a pharmacogenomic test, not a diagnostic test.…
Read MoreAm I a good candidate for GeneSight® testing?
Am I a Good Candidate for GeneSight Testing? GeneSight testing helps healthcare providers identify genetically optimal medications for patients. Your psychiatrist, primary care physician, or other healthcare provider can determine…
Read MoreAll Green: What to do when your GeneSight results show every medication is “green”
GeneSight test results showing all medications in the green category still provides very useful information for you and your doctor. Here’s what an “all-green” report can mean. The GeneSight® report…
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