What Is GeneSight Testing?
For many, finding the right medication for conditions like depression, anxiety, or ADHD can feel like a revolving door of trial and error. GeneSight testing at Mindfully Mended Psychiatry helps change that frustrating method by using your unique genetic makeup to guide treatment decisions. This type of genetic testing (sometimes called the GeneSight Psychotropic test) analyzes specific genes and how they affect the way the body processes medications used to treat mental health conditions, like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder, among others. The results from the GeneSight genetic test help our team take a more customized approach to care when prescribing medications. Contact our team in Burleson, TX to schedule a consultation to explore how to get in touch more closely with your body's natural responses
What Does GeneSight Test for?
The GeneSight testing process is simple. It requires a cheek swab to collect DNA from the inside of your cheek. This swab is then sent to a specialized lab where scientists analyze several genes linked to the metabolism of various medications. GeneSight tests for specific genetic markers that impact how you process certain types of medications, which may include antidepressants, antipsychotics, and medications for ADHD. Our practitioners will use genetic information to make more informed decisions about which prescription medications are more likely to work with your body and result in fewer side effects.
What Are the Benefits of GeneSight Testing?
GeneSight genetic testing offers several important benefits that make treatment at Mindfully Mended Psychiatry in Burleson, TX more effective and personalized. Benefits include:
Personalized treatment with medications tailored to your genetic profile
Reduced side effects by identifying medications that work well with your body
Faster relief after testing allows you to skip the trial-and-error approach
Better medication adherence leads to better overall outcomes