Pharmacogenomic (PGx)
What Is It?
Pharmacogenomic testing analyzes a patient’s genetic makeup to understand how their body may respond to specific medications. By examining variations in certain genes, PGx testing helps predict whether a drug will be effective, what dosage may be appropriate, and whether a patient is at increased risk for side effects. PGx is commonly used in areas such as pain management, psychiatry, cardiology, oncology, and primary care, where medications often require fine-tuned dosing and patient-specific consideration.
Why It Matters
This test empowers providers to make more informed prescribing decisions, improving treatment outcomes, reducing adverse drug reactions, and supporting personalized medicine.