Personalised Medicine – Pharmacogenomics
Testing your DNA to determine how you metabolise medications can help your doctor to prescribe you the best medication and the right dose.
Testing your DNA to determine how you metabolise medications can help your doctor to prescribe you the best medication and the right dose.
Medications are usually prescribed at standard doses that may work for some people but may be too much or not enough for others. Pharmacogenomic tests analyse your DNA to help determine how you metabolise medications. These tests can provide your doctor with useful information to help tailor your medication(s) to maximise benefit and minimise side effects. Your doctor uses this information in conjunction with other health and lifestyle factors that may affect your body’s response to medication. Your DNA doesn’t change over time, meaning you only need to do a pharmacogenomic test once.
There are three Pharmacogenomic (PGx) tests available from Genomic Diagnostics and our testing partner myDNA.
$147
PGx Mental Health
Covers medications used for mental health conditions including antidepressants and antipsychotics.
Results available within 10-12 business days.
$147
PGx Pain
Covers medications used for chronic pain, such as opioid pain relievers and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications.
Results available within 10-12 business days.
$197
PGx Multi
Incorporates all medications covered in the Mental Health and Pain panels plus more.
Results available within 10-12 business days.
How it works
There are only four simple steps to having your Pharmacogenomics (PGx) test.
2. See your doctor to get a request.
See your doctor to get a request form for testing and discuss Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing with them.
4. See your doctor to get your results
Your results will be sent to your doctor approximately 2 weeks after having your blood collected. Please discuss them with your doctor and ask for a copy of your results.
1. Pay for your test.
Prepay for your test online here or contact our Customer Care team on 1800 822 999. Note that Medicare does NOT cover the cost of testing. Make a note of your receipt number.
2. See your doctor to get a request.
See your doctor to get a request form for testing and discuss Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing with them.
3. Have your sample collected
Write your receipt number on the request form and get your blood collected at your closest Healius Pathology Network* collection centre.
4. See your doctor to get your results
Your results will be sent to your doctor approximately 2 weeks after having your blood collected. Please discuss them with your doctor and ask for a copy of your results.
FAQs
You will need a request form from your doctor for the PGx tests. Please discuss it with them first to ensure it is right for you. Remind your doctor to list all your medications on the form as this helps us in our reporting.
There is no Medicare rebate for your Pharmacogenomics test. You will need to pay prior to having the blood collected and record the receipt number on the form. Payment can be made via online or by calling 1800 822 999.
Your sample can be taken at any of our partner collection centres depending on your location:
The results of your pharmacogenomics testing will be delivered to your doctor. They are able to provide you with a link to go online and download the full report yourself for you to keep.
If you need to cancel your test, please call our Customer Care team on 1800 822 999. Note that administrative and testing fees may apply.
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