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PHARMACOGENOMIC (PGx) PANEL



Patients who require pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing have or have experienced:

ŘPrevious Drug Reactions
ŘFamily History of Drug Reactions
ŘChemical Sensitivities
ŘMultiple Health Issues
ŘTaking Multiple Medications
ŘHave Poor Communication Skills


PERSONALIZED / PRECISION TREATMENT IS THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE

Pharmacogenomic testing, otherwise known as PGx, 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 GX Sciences offers our providers' patients at an affordable cash price. Log in to your GX provider account to obtain pricing and order for a patient.

What our GX Sciences PGx report offers:
1) Your patient an easy to read and customized PGx report
2) 7-10 day turnaround from when order is placed via our website
3) Report generated by the Gene Dose Live™ software with medication suggestions by DNA analysis

NOTE: If we already have the patient's swab from a previous order then an additional swab is NOT needed. Fill out a requisition form for the patient and provider to sign and make payment via online by choosing "Provider Payment" and selecting Pharmacogenomic Test. Requisition form may be mailed or emailed to info@gxsciences.com


What is pharmacogenomic testing?

Pharmaceuticals have traditionally been developed using a one-size-fits-most approach with the assumption that medications work the same way regardless of the person taking them. This forces most people to engage in a trial and error process to find the best medicine. Pharmacogenomic testing is already recommended by the FDA to assist with prescribing medication for the treatment of HIV, colon cancer, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

What role does pharmacogenomic testing play in major surgical procedures?

It’s no secret that surgical procedures cost Americans billions of dollars each year. This includes both medically necessary and elective cosmetic procedures. Such a large investment in your health or beauty requires considerable care and preparation to achieve the desired results. Your body undergoes intense upset during surgery, and a one-time pharmacogenomic test can assist in determining how well your body clears toxins. This can influence the anesthesia chosen and the dose to administer, as well as the specific nutrients you need to prepare and recover. For example, glutathione might be recommended to take before a procedure to boost the immune system. Surgery also causes inflammation, a normal bodily response; however, inflammation control is absolutely necessary for a successful recovery. GX Sciences also offers an Inflammatory Panel to test your body’s reaction to inflammation.

Who should get a pharmacogenomic panel?

For those wanting to reduce the time and money needed for trial and error medications, a pharmacogenomic test may be the perfect aid to your prescription. Information about your genetic makeup may be the greatest weapon against a particular ailment or invasive procedure. If you have been frustrated with your lack of success with various prescription drugs, the answer may lie within your genes. Pharmacogenomic testing can be used for multiple purposes; assessing specific genes allows you to learn more about yourself and how your body responds to foreign substances.


Questions? Email questions@gxsciences.com or call 844.258.5564

Pharmacogenomics (PGx)

Scientists have found that specific areas of our DNA can predict whether certain medications will be effective or if they are likely to cause adverse drug reactions.
*Table of Pharmacogenomic Biomarkers in Drug Labeling. US Food & Drug Administration website. Updated Feb 8, 2018. Accessed April 6, 2018. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ScienceResearch/ucm5726...