Pharmacogenomic Testing
Personalized Medication Guidance Based on Your Genetics
Not every medication works the same way for every person. FlexHealth pharmacogenomic testing, also known as PGx testing, helps your healthcare provider better understand how your genetic makeup may affect the way your body responds to certain medications.
With a simple cheek swab, FlexHealth provides personalized medication insights that may help support safer, more informed treatment decisions, reduce trial-and-error, and guide conversations between you, your provider, and a trained pharmacist.
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Healthcare Engineered to Your DNA
Two people can take the same medication at the same dose and respond very differently. One person may experience unwanted side effects, while another may not get the expected benefit.
PGx testing helps provide insight into how your body may process certain medications, including:
- How your body may metabolize specific medications
- Whether you may be more sensitive to certain drugs
- Whether a standard dose may need to be adjusted
- Whether another medication may be a better fit for your care plan
This information gives your healthcare provider another layer of insight when reviewing your medications, health history, and treatment goals.
Why Pharmacogenomic Testing Matters
Medication decisions are often made through a process of trial and adjustment. FlexHealth helps make genetic insights more actionable by combining PGx testing, pharmacist review, reporting, and provider support.
PGx testing may help support:
- Personalized medication selection
- Greater confidence in treatment decisions
- Improved medication safety conversations
- Better understanding of possible side effects
- Reduced trial-and-error when finding the right medication
- More informed conversations with your healthcare provider
Who May Benefit from PGx Testing?
Pharmacogenomic testing may be especially helpful if you:
- Take multiple medications
- Have experienced unwanted side effects from a medication
- Have had a medication that did not work as expected
- Are starting certain new medications
- Want a more personalized approach to your treatment
- Have medication or formulation sensitivities
PGx testing is not right for every situation, so it is important to review your results with your healthcare provider.
How the PGx Process Works at Central Ohio Compounding Pharmacy
1.
Order Your FlexHealth Test
Book a consultation with a pharmacist or order a test kit to begin the process
2.
Complete a Simple Cheek Swab
Sample collection is quick, painless, and non-invasive.
3.
Laboratory Analysis
Your sample is analyzed for specific genes related to medication response.
4.
Access Your Results Report
A comprehensive report is prepared so a COCP pharmacist can review how your genetic profile may affect certain medications.
5.
Review with a Pharmacist
A pharmacist reviews the report alongside your medical history, diagnosis, and current medications.
6.
Receive Personalized Medication Guidance
A pharmacist along with your provider can use the report’s insights to help confirm or adjust your medication plan when appropriate.
Privacy You Can Feel Confident About
Your health information should stay yours. FlexHealth does not sell your personal information or results. Your confidentiality and privacy are central to the process.
FlexHealth also does not perform full DNA sequencing. PGx testing focuses on genetic information related to medication response.
Important Things to Know
PGx testing is one part of your overall care plan. It does not diagnose disease and does not replace your healthcare provider’s clinical judgment.
Because your genes generally do not change, your PGx results may remain useful throughout your lifetime. Your provider will interpret your results in the full context of your health history, current medications, and treatment needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pharmacogenomic testing?
Pharmacogenomic testing looks at how certain genes may affect the way your body responds to medications. It can help your healthcare provider make more informed medication decisions.
Is the test painful?
No. The sample is collected through a simple cheek swab.
Will PGx testing tell me which medication to take?
PGx testing provides insights that your healthcare provider can use when reviewing your care plan. It supports clinical decision-making but does not replace your provider’s judgment.
Does PGx testing diagnose medical conditions?
No. PGx testing is not a diagnostic test for any disease or medical condition.
Are my results private?
Yes. Your personal information and results belong to you. FlexHealth does not sell your information.
How long are PGx results useful?
Because your genes generally do not change, your results may remain useful throughout your lifetime.
Order Your Pharmacogenomic Testing Kit
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