Depending on the results, your provider may use this information to guide medication selection, adjust dosages, or rule out options that may not be a good fit. The purpose of genetic testing is to create a more personalized, efficient treatment plan that reduces trial-and-error and supports better outcomes for your mental health.
Genetic testing is a simple, evidence-based tool that helps you and your provider understand how your body may respond to certain medications. By analyzing specific genes, these tests can provide insight into which treatments are more likely to be effective, and which may cause unwanted side effects.
What is genetic testing?
You and your provider want genetic insight to guide long-term care.
You’re interested in a more personalized approach to medication planning.
You’re beginning psychiatric care and want to minimize trial and error.
You want a clearer understanding of how your body may respond to treatment.
You’ve experienced difficult side effects from past prescriptions.
You’ve tried multiple medications without the results you hoped for.
This Treatment May Be For You If . . .
Genetic testing is a simple process that usually begins with a cheek swab or saliva sample. The sample is analyzed in a specialized lab to look at specific genes that influence how your body may respond to different psychiatric medications.
Based on your results, genetic testing may include:
Your provider will review the results with you and use them to guide treatment decisions tailored to your needs. This approach is designed to improve outcomes and help you feel better, faster.
Based on your results, genetic testing may include:
- Identifying medications that may be more effective for you
- Highlighting prescriptions that could cause unwanted side effects
- Offering insight into medication dosing or adjustments
- Providing guidance for future treatment planning
- Reducing trial-and-error in finding the right medication
- Supporting more personalized, effective care
Your provider will review the results with you and use them to guide treatment decisions tailored to your needs. This approach is designed to improve outcomes and help you feel better, faster.
What does genetic testing involve?
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does it take to get results?
Will genetic testing tell me exactly which medication will work?
How is genetic testing done?
How is genetic testing done?
Most tests are completed with a simple cheek swab or saliva sample — quick, painless, and non-invasive.
Will genetic testing tell me exactly which medication will work?
Not exactly. Genetic testing provides guidance on which medications may be more effective or better tolerated, but your provider will still work with you to tailor treatment.
How long does it take to get results?
Results are typically available within a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the lab.