Pharmacogenomics Service
What Is Pharmacogenomics?
Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is the use of an individual’s DNA to help predict or explain their response to medications. It involves testing for a handful of genes that tell your body how to process medications. Based on your results, your provider may prescribe a different dose of a medication or a totally different medication altogether.
Did You Know?
9 Out of 10 People
have a variant that would change how a medication is prescribed.
50% of People
are taking a medication that can be influenced by their genetics.
Who Should Be Tested?
People who are taking or who may be prescribed any of the medications below may benefit from pharmacogenomic testing. Please note this is not an exhaustive list. Ask your physician, pharmacist, or other provider if pharmacogenomics testing could benefit you.
Mental Health Prescribed medications may include:
| Cardiology Prescribed medications may include:
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Pain Prescribed medications may include:
| Oncology Prescribed medications may include:
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Neurology Prescribed medications may include:
| Transplant Prescribed medications may include:
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Gastroenterology Prescribed medications may include:
| Infectious Disease (Including HIV) Prescribed medications may include:
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Pharmacogenomics Clinic
The pharmacogenomics clinic involves meeting with a pharmacogenomics specialist who will evaluate your need for pharmacogenomics testing, facilitate testing, and explain how your results may impact your medications. The pharmacogenomics specialist will work closely with the rest of your healthcare team to coordinate any medication changes necessary.
Meet the Pharmagenomics Specialist
