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GENESIGHT TESTING SERVICES

At Clear Hope Psychiatry, we offer GeneSight pharmacogenomic testing to help guide more personalized psychiatric treatment.

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GeneSight Testing

At Clear Hope Psychiatry, we incorporate GeneSight testing into a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to care. By combining advanced testing with ongoing evaluation and collaboration, we aim to improve treatment precision, reduce uncertainty, and support better long-term outcomes.

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How GeneSight Testing Works

How GeneSight Testing Works

  • GeneSight Psychotropic is a pharmacogenomic laboratory test that evaluates multiple genes involved in medication metabolism and response, including:

  • ADRA2A, CES1A1, CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, CYP2D6, CYP3A4, HLA-A3101, HLA-B1502, HTR2A, SLC6A4, UGT1A4, and UGT2B15.

  • These genes may affect how your body processes medications such as:

  • Antidepressants

  • Antipsychotics

  • Anxiolytics

  • Hypnotics

  • Mood stabilizers

  • Stimulant and non-stimulant medications

  • The test also reports on the COMT genotype, which is provided for informational purposes only, as it is not considered a reliable predictor of medication outcomes.

GeneSight Testing Benefits

GeneSight Testing Benefits

  • Helps reduce trial-and-error prescribing

  • Supports more informed and personalized medication selection

  • May improve treatment effectiveness

  • Helps minimize potential side effects

  • Provides additional insights to guide clinical decision-making

  • GeneSight testing is used as a supportive tool alongside clinical evaluation and does not replace professional medical judgment.

Important Information About Testing

  • GeneSight testing must be ordered by a licensed healthcare provider

  • Genetic results are interpreted together with clinical evaluation and non-genetic factors

  • The test evaluates the most common genetic variants, but some less common variants may not be detected

  • Results may indicate how quickly medications are metabolized or how you may respond to certain medications

  • Genetic testing results become part of your medical record and may be accessible to individuals or organizations with legal access

  • Patients may wish to consider genetic counseling before or after testing

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FAX: 949-868-4618

Taking the first step toward mental wellness is important. At Clear Hope Psychiatry, we are here to support you with professional, personalized, and compassionate care all the way.

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