Pharmacogenomics
Pharmacogenomics is the study of how genes affect a person’s response to drugs. This relatively new field combines pharmacology (the science of drugs) and genomics (the study of genes and their functions) to develop effective, safe medications and doses that will be tailored to a person’s genetic makeup.
Many drugs that are currently available are “one size fits all,” but they don’t work the same way for everyone. It can be difficult to predict who will benefit from a medication, who will not respond at all, and who will experience negative side effects (called adverse drug reactions). Adverse drug reactions are a significant cause of hospitalizations and deaths in the United States. These genetic differences will be used to predict whether a medication will be effective for a particular person and to help prevent adverse drug reactions.
Running this simple buccal swab test helps you avoid adverse drug reactions, maximize drug efficacy and prescribe with more confidence.
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24-hour turnaround - All samples are quickly processed and results reported, normally within one working day of receipt.
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Clear, understandable reports - DME Genotype Panel results are clearly presented with your needs in mind.
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Peer-to-peer support - If you have questions or need more detailed information on test results, Ph.D. and M.D.-level support personnel are available for consultation.
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Simple testing procedures - Our test kits are easy to use and are available for buccal swab or blood collection samples. Every kit includes clear, easy-to-follow instructions for sample collection and shipping. When you need more kits, simply call us.