Genesight Testing

GeneSight testing helps find the best medications for you by looking at your genes. It tells us how you might respond to different medicines, especially for mental health issues.

How it works

GeneSight testing involves collecting a simple saliva or blood sample to analyze how your genes affect your response to medications. The results are compiled into a report that helps your healthcare provider choose the most effective and safest medications for you, reducing the trial-and-error process and minimizing potential side effects.

This personalized approach ensures that your treatment is tailored to your unique genetic makeup.

Benefits

  • GeneSight testing provides insights into how your genetic profile affects your response to various medications. This allows your healthcare provider to select treatments that are more likely to be effective for you, based on your individual genetic makeup.

  • Finding the right medication can often involve a lengthy process of trying different drugs and dosages. GeneSight testing can streamline this process by identifying medications that are more likely to work well for you from the start, saving you time and reducing the need for multiple adjustments.

  • With more precise medication choices, you may experience relief from your symptoms more quickly. This can lead to improved mental health and overall well-being sooner than with a trial-and-error approach.

  • By predicting how you might react to specific medications, GeneSight testing helps avoid drugs that could cause unpleasant or harmful side effects. This can lead to a more comfortable treatment experience with fewer adverse reactions.

Meet Your Team

Paula Gates, FNP-C

Morgan Thornhill, LMSW