HOW IS GENETIC testing DONE?
What happens during a MyRx pharmacogenetic test?
MyRx uses a simple swab to collect cheek cells containing a sample of your DNA. We will provide instructions on how to provide your sample. Based on the genetic test results, along with the consultation with your pharmacist, experts at UF Health and University of Florida College of Pharmacy and the Center for Pharmacogenetics and Precision Medicine gain invaluable information that can help you in three important ways (see below).
WHAT CAN THE RESULTS DO FOR ME?
Find out whether a certain anxiety/depression medicine could be effective for you.
Determine what the best dosage might be for you.
Predict whether you will have a serious side effect from the medicine.
HOW MUCH DOES MYRX COST?
WHAT IF …
I need to get the pharmacogenetic test
MyRx will send you a panel-based test performed by UF Health Pathology, a certified lab. It’s a simple cheek swab that will provide us with the information needed to analyze your DNA. Once completed, we will schedule a consultation with a pharmacogenetics-specialized pharmacist. The pharmacist will review your medication history, interpret test results and develop a specific medication plan for your doctor. The cost is $599 if insurance does not cover.
WHAT IF …
I have pharmacogenetic test results
If you have existing pharmacogenetic test results from an approved laboratory that you will provide to MyRx we can then schedule a consultation with a pharmacogenetics-specialized pharmacist. The pharmacist will review your medication history, interpret test results and develop a specific medication plan for your doctor. The cost is $199.
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What is pharmacogenetic testing?
According to studies, up to 75% of people don't respond to their medications, and 9 out of 10 people have minor differences that may change how they respond to common medications. Pharmacogenetics, also called pharmacogenomics, is the study of how genes affect the body’s response to certain medicines. Pharmacogenetic testing looks at specific genes to help figure out the types of medicines and dosages that may be right for you.
