GeneSight Testing

At Serene Mental Health Clinic, we offer GeneSight testing to help personalize your mental health treatment. This innovative pharmacogenomic test uses your unique genetic information to guide medication decisions and reduce the trial-and-error process often associated with psychiatric medications.

GeneSight testing represents a breakthrough in personalized mental health care. Our GeneSight services include:

Comprehensive Genetic Analysis

The GeneSight test analyzes clinically important genetic variations in your DNA to inform your healthcare provider about how you may break down or respond to certain psychiatric medications.
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Simple and Convenient Testing Process

Your provider collects a DNA sample through a painless cheek swab, or you can collect the sample at home using a provided collection kit.
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Rapid Results and Analysis

After we receive your sample, your healthcare provider will typically receive test results within 2 days, allowing for timely treatment decisions.

Personalized Medication Guidance

Results help identify which medications may require dose adjustments, be less likely to work, or have increased risk of side effects based on your genetic makeup.
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Comprehensive Results Review

Your provider will review the detailed report with you and discuss how the results may inform your treatment plan and medication choices.

GeneSight testing covers over 60 mental health medications used to treat:

• Major Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• ADHD
• Bipolar Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Psychotic Disorders
• Other psychiatric conditions

The GeneSight report classifies medications into three easy-to-understand categories:

• Green (Use as Directed) - Medications that may work well for you
• Yellow (Moderate Gene-Drug Interaction) - Medications that may require dose adjustments
• Red (Significant Gene-Drug Interaction) - Medications that may be less effective or have increased side effect risks

GeneSight testing may be particularly helpful if you:

• Have tried multiple psychiatric medications without success
• Have experienced significant side effects from mental health medications
• Are starting psychiatric medication treatment and want personalized guidance
• Have a family history of varied responses to psychiatric medications
• Are concerned about potential medication interactions

During your GeneSight consultation:

• Review medication history
• Assess testing appropriateness
• Collect cheek swab sample
• Schedule results appointment

Results review appointment includes:

• Explain your genetic results
• Discuss medication recommendations
• Integrate results into treatment plan
• Answer questions about results

GeneSight will verify your insurance coverage before proceeding with testing. If your estimated cost exceeds $330, we will contact you before processing the test.

GeneSight testing is one tool that supplements clinical judgment. The results do not provide information on disease diagnosis, medication allergies, or drug-drug interactions. Your provider will use these results alongside other factors to make informed treatment decisions.

Discover how GeneSight testing can help personalize your mental health treatment. Contact us to schedule a consultation to learn more about this innovative approach.

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