Step 1
See your doctor to get a request form for testing and discuss Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing with them.
Your genetic make up (your DNA) provides a crucial role in how your body responds to medication.
Pharmacogenomic (PGx) DNA testing empowers you and your healthcare provider to develop a tailored treatment plan for maximum effectiveness.
Taken medications in the past and found them not to work?
Depending on your unique genetic makeup, you may process a medication:
This is because we all process medications differently.
If we are all given the same medication at the same dose, we react in four different ways:
By testing our DNA, we can work out how we may react to each medication.
Thus testing can help your doctor determine the right medication at the right dose for you.
Pharmacogenomic testing is a powerful tool that empowers both you and your doctor to make informed, personalized decisions about your medication, helping you achieve better health outcomes quickly and safely.
Step 1
See your doctor to get a request form for testing and discuss Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing with them.
Step 2
Prepay for your test online here or contact our Customer Care team on 1800 822 999. Note that Medicare does NOT cover the cost of testing.
Write your receipt number on the request form and get your blood collected at your closest Healius Pathology Network* collection centre.
Step 3
Your results will be sent to your doctor approximately 2 weeks after having your blood collected. Please discuss them with your doctor and ask for a copy of your results.
Efficacy of medication is not solely dependent on your DNA. Other factors will impact whether a medication is effective or not and at what dose, including general health, environmental factors, or other medications.
Your DNA test results are like a permanent record of your genetic makeup. They won’t change over time. This means even if you don’t need medication now, these results can be valuable in the future. If you’re considering taking a new medication in future, you can revisit these results with your healthcare provider to determine the best course of action.
At least 70% of people who have taken a Pharmacogenomic test have a finding that could affect current or future medications.
We will send your doctor your report in about 2 weeks from the date of sample collection. Please ask them to share a copy of the report with you.