Factors 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:…
How 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…
Understanding 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…
Evaluating 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…
Decoding Clinical Talk: Remission & Response
Read what remission means to doctors and patients.
Randomized Controlled Trials: The Gold Standard
What is a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)?
How Your Body Metabolizes Antidepressants and the Role Your Genes Play
A visual guide to why your body responds well to certain medications and not to others. Learn more about the role your genes play.
Pharmacogenomics: 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. How do my genes affect how medications may work for me?…
Understanding 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…
How 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….
Am 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…
All 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…