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.

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?

Mental health wellness starts with the GeneSight test

Interested in getting the GeneSight test ordered for you or registering to order the test for your patients?

2 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

Cost shouldn’t be a barrier to your mental wellness

Our goal is to make the GeneSight test affordable and accessible to patients.

Many insurance plans, including Medicare, often cover the entire or a significant portion of the test.

We offer a financial assistance plan for eligible patients to help with the cost of the GeneSight test. Use our cost estimator to see if you qualify.

If your cost is $100 or more, we offer an interest-free payment plan to spread out the cost for up to 12 months.

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

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

The GeneSight® Promise

If you decide to use your insurance and we determine that your cost will exceed $330, we will contact you before processing the test and before billing you to make sure you would like to proceed.

Reduced self-pay option

All patients are eligible for the reduced Self-Pay option of $330. Self-Pay may be the most affordable option for patients whose out-of-pocket cost is estimated to be higher than $330, for those whose insurance does not cover the GeneSight test, or for those without insurance.

A comprehensive report,
personalized for you

The GeneSight test provides genetic insights to help inform your clinician’s treatment plan, potentially reducing medication trial and error, and shortening your road to recovery.

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

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

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

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

Hear from others
like you

"I was so impressed with the GeneSight testing"

Sami S., Ohio
I’ve seen more stability and not as many side effects
Justin, North Dakota

"I’ve seen more stability and not as many side effects"

Read more

I’ve been through so much now I have hope
Cheryl M., Utah

"I’ve been through so much now I have hope"

Read more

Thank you for offering this test
Amanda L., Ohio

"Thank you for offering this test"

Read more

    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.

    Click an icon to learn more.

    Step 1

    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 2

    Lab

    The sample is sent to our lab for analysis.

    Step 3

    Results

    After we receive your sample, your healthcare provider will typically get test results in about 2 days.

    Step 4

    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

    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 2

    Lab

    The sample is sent to our lab for analysis.

    Step 3

    Results

    After we receive your sample, your healthcare provider will typically get test results in about 2 days.

    Step 4

    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
      Take the next step