For mental health conditions, there are a myriad of treatment options available. These treatments are effective for many people, but specific medications might have an adverse impact on the occasional individual – but how are you to know exactly what will happen before taking the medication? Enter: GeneSight testing. At Psychiatric Hope, we’ve been providing GeneSight testing services for our patients throughout the North Platte, Nebraska area for many years – and this approach has more than proved itself as an effective way to give the most suitable medications for our patients. There’s nothing we care more about than the mental health experiences of our patients, and that means that we have to be extremely careful about finding the right solutions for each individual situation. Learn more about what GeneSight testing is, and why it’s such a powerful weapon to have in your arsenal, by reading on below. If you have any further questions or queries, seek clarity by reaching out to our customer service representatives as soon as possible.
What is GeneSight Testing?
If you’re still wondering what GeneSight testing is, that’s absolutely fair – it’s a relatively new technique in the psychiatry field. So, what exactly is it? A GeneSight test is something that analyzes how a person’s genes might affect their reaction to medications that are prescribed to treat an array of mental health conditions – such as depression, anxiety, and so on. With this test, a clinician will have access to information about the effectiveness of medications for an individual, and even about the dosage levels that are likely to prove optimal in each situation. Needless to say, this can be enormously valuable for a patient’s outcome.
Traffic Light Systems
The results of a GeneSight test are based on the specific genetic profile of that individual, and psychiatrists can learn a lot about the best way to treat a patient using the results that are provided. Each medication that might be suitable for treating a particular condition are placed into one of three categories: red is for significant gene-drug interactions (problematic), yellow is for moderate gene-drug interactions (use with caution) and green is for using as directed by the medication’s instructions (no issues). Simple, straightforward, and effective.
Simple Testing
If you’re worried about the testing process being particularly invasive or difficult, there’s no reason to feel concerned – the testing procedures are actually very simple for our patients, only requiring a cheek swab. This can either be done on-site – at our offices – or from the comfort of your own home. The results do not require a great deal of time to come through either, which means we can make the most of the information quickly.
Optimal Results
Ultimately, a GeneSight test allows us to have access to reliable information about our patients’ gene profiles, and consequently, makes sure that we can deliver a medical treatment that is going to have the optimal impact. We only want the best for our patients, and this type of service has a significant, positive influence on treatment quality.
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