Pharmacogenetic testing by RPh Labs helps you know your body’s response to certain medication, especially mental health ones. Our PGx test identifies drugs that may cause adverse reactions to intermediate, poor, or rapid metabolizers of that specific drug and provides substitutes (where possible).
By minimizing trial and error from medication, pharmacogenetic testing reduces treatment costs.
PGx testing allows medical professionals to ascertain which drugs have the potential to cause side effects, hence, reducing the probability of adverse drug reactions.
Pharmacogenetic testing helps tailor medications based on genetic makeup, improving efficacy and reducing adverse effects.
While Pharmacogenomic testing at RPh Labs can look at several critical genes and give insights into how your body may respond to 250+ medications. Some of the most commonly tested genes include:
Such as CYP2C19, CYP2D6, and CYP3A4, are involved in metabolizing a wide range of drugs, including antidepressants, painkillers, and blood thinners.
CYP2C9, a liver enzyme from the cytochrome P450 family, metabolizes 15–20% of drugs, including anticoagulants, NSAIDs, statins, and antiepileptics. VKORC1 regulates the vitamin K cycle, crucial for blood clotting. Genetic variations in both CYP2C9 and VKORC1 affect warfarin metabolism and dosing, emphasizing the role of pharmacogenetic testing in personalized medicine.
TPMT is an enzyme responsible for metabolizing thiopurine drugs, such as azathioprine, mercaptopurine, and thioguanine, and is crucial for determining the safe use of chemotherapy and immunosuppressive drugs.
Responsible for hypersensitivity reactions to medications, such as carbamazepine, allopurinol, and abacavir.
RPh LABS is committed to quality and is HIPAA, CLIA, and COLA certified. This ensures not only accurate test results, but also the security of your data. Additionally, our tests are easy to read and interpret, enabling doctors to tailor medication based on your unique genomic data.
My doctor had to prescribe me an antifungal medicine however since I have been experiencing some negative reactions previously, this time they recommended me a pgx gene test. I have just received my report from RPh LABS and it is so clear that even I can understand it easily – seems like a blessing.
My son has been suffering from ADHD, however, the medication did not seem to be so effective. Our doctor suggested a PGx test in order to prescribe the most suitable drug. I am happy about the positive changes I now notice in my kid.
I have been wondering which SSRI would work best for me – clueless about whether or not the drug I was consuming was good for me. After a DNA test from RPH LABS, I now know which medicines are right for me and which are not. Would recommend.
Since some of the drugs are now specifically labeled as they may react differently to individuals. In cases where I am prescribing any of those specific drugs, I usually suggest my patients first opt for a PGx test as this gives us and our patients the confidence to select the correct medication and doses. And the reason I suggest RPh LABS is because their reports are very clear and even include some precautions.