What is Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Testing?
Pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing is a genetic test that analyzes how a person's genes affect their response to medications/pharmaceuticals. Here at Well Mind Body, we offer PGX testing through Fagron Genomics US, a genetic and biomarker testing company. The simple cheek swab can be completed in our office in less than five minutes. Please note: The results typically take three weeks to process.
PGx testing can be utilized to help:
Determine if a medication is right for you
Find the best dose of a medication
Identify medications with a higher chance of working for you
Adjust the dose of a current medication
Recommend a different medication
Predict a patient's likelihood of experiencing an adverse event or not responding to a drug
If you are interested in PGx testing, please reach out to us at 832.303.1228 or click here to schedule an initial consultation/cheek swab.
More Information on PGx Testing from Fagron Genomics US:
Pharmacogenomic testing refers to a type of genetic test by cheek swab to predict a patient’s likelihood to experience an adverse event or not respond to a given drug. Genetic variation in metabolism may result in high concentrations of drugs and an increased risk of adverse effects in slow metabolizers, which is important when using, for example, antidepressants or pain medication. The demand for pharmacogenomic testing is only expected to increase as researchers discover the potential of personalized medicine and the possibility of new drug development. Currently, the FDA includes black box, pharmacogenomic warnings on the labels of more than 200 medications. A one-time cheek swab test lets providers know whether a patient has specific genetic variants to alert the provider of what drugs to avoid and prescribe to the patient.
Just as there are known drug-drug interactions, there are also known drug-gene interactions. Pharmacogenomics is the study of how a person’s genes affect their response to specific medications. It is a type of precision medicine that Fagron Genomics US offers our providers’ patients at an affordable cash price. Log in to your Fagron Genomics provider account to obtain pricing and order for a patient.If you are someone who is contemplating taking medication, this test could be beneficial.
