Pharmacogenomics or pharmacogenetics (Gene) Testing
Benefits of Genetic Testing in Psychiatry
Genetic testing (also called pharmacogenomic testing) is a powerful tool that helps guide psychiatric medication choices based on your unique genetic makeup. While not required, many patients find it helpful in their treatment journey.
Why Consider Genetic Testing?
- Personalized Treatment: Helps identify how your body may respond to certain
Genetic testing (also called pharmacogenomic testing) is a powerful tool that helps guide psychiatric medication choices based on your unique genetic makeup. While not required, many patients find it helpful in their treatment journey.
Why Consider Genetic Testing?
- Personalized Treatment: Helps identify how your body may respond to certain psychiatric medications.
- Reduced Trial and Error: Can shorten the time it takes to find an effective medication by highlighting those that may be more compatible with your genetic profile.
- Medication Tolerance: Flags medications that may cause increased side effects based on metabolism.
- Improved Adherence: Patients often feel more confident and engaged when their treatment is tailored to their biology.
- Informed Decision-Making: Supports your provider in creating a more targeted and efficient treatment plan.
Genetic Testing for Psychiatric Medications
We offer standalone pharmacogenetic testing to help you understand how your genes may affect your response to psychiatric medications—without needing to become a full-time patient.
This service is ideal for individuals who:
- Are struggling to find the right psychiatric medication
- Have experienced multiple medication side effects
- Want perso
We offer standalone pharmacogenetic testing to help you understand how your genes may affect your response to psychiatric medications—without needing to become a full-time patient.
This service is ideal for individuals who:
- Are struggling to find the right psychiatric medication
- Have experienced multiple medication side effects
- Want personalized guidance before starting or switching treatment
- Are curious about how their genetics influence medication response
Cost of Genetic Testing
Cost of Genetic Testing
Cost of Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing Coordination Visit - $150.00
30 minute consultation to review history, determine eligibility, provide education, and coordinate lab testing.
Results Review Visit - $250.00
60-minute consultation to review your results, explain the findings, and provide general guidance on how your genes may affect psychiatric medication choic
Genetic Testing Coordination Visit - $150.00
30 minute consultation to review history, determine eligibility, provide education, and coordinate lab testing.
Results Review Visit - $250.00
60-minute consultation to review your results, explain the findings, and provide general guidance on how your genes may affect psychiatric medication choices.
Lab Fees:
Genetic Testing is performed and completed by ID Genetix, an independent lab. The lab fee is billed separately- see below.
Lab Fees & Insurance
Cost of Genetic Testing
Cost of Genetic Testing
- ID Genetix bills you directly for the lab test (not included in provider fee)
- Cost may be covered by insurance, or up to $330 out-of-pocket
- Typical patient cost: $150–$330
- Financial assistance is available through the lab
📞 ID Genetix Billing: 1-866-977-9244 | 🌐 www.idgenetix.com
Important Disclaimers
- Genetic testing does not guarantee that you will avoid all medication side effects or that a specific medication will work. It also cannot predict response to therapy, lifestyle changes, or all aspects of mental health. However, it can help eliminate certain options that are likely to be less effective or poorly tolerated, providing a more focused starting point for treatment. To learn more speak to your provider.
- This service does not establish a provider-patient treatment relationship. It is for educational and consultative purposes only, focused on psychiatric medication metabolism.
- We do not prescribe or adjust medications as part of this service
- No diagnosis or ongoing treatment is provided unless you formally enroll in psychiatric care.