Pharmacogenomics Testing

Receiving the proper treatment for a mental health condition is vital to your overall well-being. At Foveo Healthcare A Professional Medical Corporation in Burbank, California, the team of mental health specialists offers pharmacogenomics testing to ensure your treatment is best suited for your personalized needs and genetics. Schedule an evaluation by phone or online today.

What is pharmacogenomics testing?

Pharmacogenomics testing at Foveo Healthcare involves diagnostic tests that help your mental health specialist use your genetic makeup to determine which medications are likely the best match for you. They may use saliva tests, blood tests, or tissue swabs from your cheek to tailor your treatment plan. 

What are the benefits of pharmacogenomics testing?

The advantages associated with pharmacogenomic testing include:

• Effective medications
• Exceptional results
• Mood improvements
• Cost savings
• Superior mental health care
• Precision dosing 
• Reduced risk of medication side effects
• Better quality of life

Pharmacogenomics helps your provider optimize treatment decisions based on your genetic makeup, lifestyle, environment, and preferences.

Who is a candidate for pharmacogenomics testing?

Anyone struggling with a mental health condition can benefit from pharmacogenomics testing. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Insomnia
• Schizophrenia
• Substance use disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Testing reccomended prior to appoimntment)
• Autism spectrum disorders (Testing reccomended prior to appointment)
• Eating disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

You might have more than one mental health challenge at the same time. Proper treatment is vital to minimize your risk of complications. 

Is pharmacogenomics testing right for me?

To determine if you’re a candidate for pharmacogenomics testing, your Foveo Healthcare provider discusses your lifestyle, medical history, and symptoms. They complete a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to assess your emotions, mood, behaviors, and more.

What should I expect during pharmacogenomics testing?

During pharmacogenomics testing, your mental health specialist may ask for a blood sample, saliva sample, or tissue swab from your cheek. Each of these procedures is fast, simple, and painless. Your provider lets you know when they’ve received the results and determines the most appropriate treatment plan.

Which mental health treatment is best for me?

After pharmacogenomics testing, the Foveo Healthcare team may recommend one or more of the following mental health treatments:

• Psychotherapy
• Lifestyle counseling
• Nutrition psychiatry
• Supportive therapy 
• Oral medications
• Telepsychiatry 
• Combinations of several treatments 

• Lifestyle counseling
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Nutritional psychiatry 
• Supportive therapy 
• Other forms of psychotherapy 

*Comming soon*

• Ketamine infusions
• Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
• Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
• Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT)
• Exposure therapy

Your specialist follows up with you in-person or virtually to ensure your mental health treatment is effective. They can alter your plan whenever necessary. 

To take advantage of pharmacogenomics testing at Foveo Healthcare, schedule an evaluation by phone or online today.