Pharmacogenetic Tests are used to find how genes affect the body’s response to certain medicines. You may submit a blood sample or a saliva sample to get tested. For a saliva test, you should not eat, drink, or smoke for 30 minutes before the test.
Below are some of the medicines and genes that can be tested in Pharmacogenetic Tests:
| Medicines | Genes |
| Warfarin | CYP2C9 and VKORC1 |
| Plavix | CYP2C19 |
| Antidepressants, epilepsy medicines | CYP2D6, CYPD6 CYP2C9, CYP1A2, SLC6A4, HTR2A/C |
| Antipsychotics | DRD3, CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP1A2 |
| Treatments for attention deficit disorder | D4D4 |
| Abacavir | HLA-B*5701 |
| Opioids | OPRM1 |
The results of the Pharmacogenetic Tests usually indicate:
- whether a certain medicine could be effective for you
- what the best dosage might be for you
- whether you will have a serious side effect from a medicine
Keywords: Pharmacogenetic Tests, Pharmacogenomics
