PGx Testing

Pathgen Laboratory is committed to advancing personalized medicine through our state-of-the-art Pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing services. PGx testing analyzes an individual’s genetic makeup to predict their response to medications, enabling healthcare providers to optimize drug therapy, minimize adverse drug reactions, and improve patient outcomes.

Why Choose Pathgen Laboratory for PGx Testing?

1. Comprehensive Gene Panel: Our PGx test covers a wide range of genes involved in drug metabolism, transport, and response, including CYP450 enzymes, drug transporters, and drug targets. This comprehensive approach allows for a thorough evaluation of an individual’s genetic profile related to drug response.
2. Actionable Results: Our detailed PGx reports provide clear and actionable information to guide medication selection and dosing. We use standardized nomenclature and follow established guidelines to interpret genetic variants, ensuring that our results are clinically relevant and easily understood by healthcare providers.
3. Fast Turnaround Time: We understand the importance of timely results for making informed treatment decisions. Our efficient laboratory processes and advanced testing technologies enable us to deliver PGx results within 5-7 business days.
4. Personalized Consultation: Our team of experts, including clinical pharmacists and genetic counselors, is available to provide personalized consultation to healthcare providers, assisting in the interpretation and application of PGx results to individual patient care.
5. Quality and Expertise: Our PGx testing is performed in our state-of-the-art laboratory, which is CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited. Our team of skilled professionals has extensive experience in pharmacogenomics and follows strict quality control measures to ensure the highest level of accuracy and reliability.

Indications for PGx Testing:

• Patients who have experienced adverse drug reactions or treatment failure
• Patients requiring medications with known genetic variations in response (e.g., certain antidepressants, pain medications, anticoagulants)
• Patients with complex medication regimens or multiple comorbidities
• Patients with mental health conditions requiring psychotropic medications
• Patients undergoing cancer treatment with chemotherapeutic agents

Contact us today at 469.557.8017 to learn more about how we can support you in delivering personalized patient care.