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Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Mental Health Panel

A 9-gene pharmacogenomic panel for optimizing mental health medications including anticonvulsants, antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and CNS stimulants, powered by the Helix Exome+® platform.

Turnaround

6-9 days

Requery (SOQO)

≤ 5 minutes

Genes Tested

9

Panel Description

Many medications for mental health disorders are impacted by specific variations in known genes. These genetic variations can contribute to medication efficacy and risk for side effects. Pharmacogenomic testing to guide prescribing, paired with clinical monitoring, can impact outcomes for patients by reducing the time to therapeutic effect and reducing the risk of side effects.

Order This Test

Contact our clinical team to order this panel or learn more.

(855) 699-1933
clinicalsupport@helix.com

Genes Tested

9 genes included in this panel

ABCB1COMTCYP2C9CYP2C19CYP2D6CYP3A4HLA-BMTHFROPRM1

Ordering Information

Turnaround Time

Typically 6-9 days (standard), Typically ≤ 5 minutes (requery)

Preferred Specimen

BD Vacutainer Whole Blood K2 EDTA Collection Tube 4mL or Oragene Dx Saliva Collection Kit

Shipping Instructions

Specimens to arrive at Helix within 96 hours of collection at ambient temperature.

Clinical Description

Many medications for mental health disorders are impacted by specific variations in known genes. These genetic variations can contribute to medication efficacy and risk for side effects. Pharmacogenomic testing to guide prescribing, paired with clinical monitoring, can impact outcomes for patients by reducing the time to therapeutic effect and reducing the risk of side effects.

This panel includes 36 medications and 9 genes associated with Mental Health. Results from this test may help in predicting treatment efficacy and risk of side effects for drugs used to treat various mental health disorders.

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Contact our clinical team to order the Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Mental Health Panel for your patients.