Pharmacogenomic Testing
Pharmacogenomic testing, also known as pharmacogenetics or PGx testing, is a branch of personalized medicine that analyzes an individual's genetic makeup to understand how their genes may affect their response to certain medications. By examining specific genetic variations, our tests can provide valuable insights into how patients metabolize drugs, their potential for adverse reactions, and optimal dosage recommendations.
Just as there are known drug-drug interactions, there are also known drug-gene interactions. Pharmacogenomics is the study of how a person’s genes affect their response to specific medications. It is a type of precision medicine that Fagron Genomics US offers our providers’ patients at an affordable cash price. Log in to your Fagron Genomics provider account to obtain pricing and order for a patient.
What is Pharmacogenomic Testing?
Pharmaceuticals have traditionally been developed using a one-size-fits-most approach with the assumption that medications work the same way regardless of the person taking them. This forces most people to engage in a trial and error process to find the best medicine. Pharmacogenomic testing is already recommended by the FDA to assist with prescribing medication for the treatment of HIV, colon cancer, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
What role does Pharmacogenomic Testing play in major surgical procedures?
It’s no secret that surgical procedures cost Americans billions of dollars each year. This includes both medically necessary and elective cosmetic procedures. Such a large investment in your health or beauty requires considerable care and preparation to achieve the desired results. Your body undergoes intense upset during surgery, and a one-time pharmacogenomic test can assist in determining how well your body clears toxins. This can influence the anesthesia chosen and the dose to administer, as well as the specific nutrients you need to prepare and recover. For example, glutathione might be recommended to take before a procedure to boost the immune system. Surgery also causes inflammation, a normal bodily response; however, inflammation control is absolutely necessary for a successful recovery. Fagron Genomics US also offers an Inflammatory Panel to test your body’s reaction to inflammation.
Who should get a Pharmacogenomic Panel?
For those wanting to reduce the time and money needed for trial and error medications, a pharmacogenomic test may be the perfect aid to your prescription. Information about your genetic makeup may be the greatest weapon against a particular ailment or invasive procedure. If you have been frustrated with your lack of success with various prescription drugs, the answer may lie within your genes. Pharmacogenomic testing can be used for multiple purposes; assessing specific genes allows you to learn more about yourself and how your body responds to foreign substances.
