What is the GeneSight test?
GeneSight Psychotropic is a pharmacogenomic test which means that it analyzes how your genes may affect medication outcomes. The GeneSight test analyzes clinically important genetic variations in your DNA. Results can inform your doctor about how you may break down or respond to certain medications commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other psychiatric conditions.
The GeneSight test must be ordered by your doctor or nurse practitioner. The test is a simple cheek swab taken in your healthcare provider’s office or can be sent by your doctor to be taken in the convenience of your home. Learn More
GeneSight Psychotropic is the only psychiatric pharmacogenomic test backed by such extensive research.
2,000,000+ people have taken the GeneSight test
7 clinical studies
published in peer-reviewed journals.
How much does it cost?
Over 95% of patients pay $330 or less for their GeneSight test.
How much does it cost?
Over 95% of patients
pay $330 or less
for their GeneSight test.
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.
We also offer a financial assistance program for patients who qualify.
How does it work?
The GeneSight test must be ordered by your doctor or nurse practitioner. The test is a simple cheek swab taken in your healthcare provider’s office or can be sent by your doctor to be taken in the convenience of your home.
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 must be ordered by your doctor or nurse practitioner. The test is a simple cheek swab taken in your healthcare provider’s office or can be sent by your doctor to be taken in the convenience of your home.
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 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.
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“Thank you for offering this test”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.