Accu PGx (Pharmacogenomics) Test
    Accu PGx (Pharmacogenomics) Test

    At GDX LAB, we use cells from the inside of your cheek to perform pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing. Pharmacogenetics, also known as pharmacogenomics, studies how your genes affect your response to certain medicines. Your genes, inherited from your parents, carry DNA that determines various traits, such as your height and eye color. Certain genes influence how your body processes and breaks down medications. Variations in these genes can explain why some people benefit from a particular medicine while others do not, and why some experience serious side effects while others have none. Pharmacogenetic testing provides valuable information about your genes to help healthcare providers choose the most effective medicine and dosage tailored specifically for you. This type of precision medicine takes into account your genetic makeup, environment, and lifestyle to determine the best approaches for disease treatment and prevention. Get a PGx gene test at GDX LAB to ensure that your medications are optimized for your genetic profile, improving treatment outcomes and minimizing side effects.

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    Accu PGx (Pharmacogenomics) Test

    The PGX (pharmacogenomics) test is intended to personalize medical treatment by analyzing an individual’s genetic makeup. This test helps healthcare providers tailor drug prescriptions to the patient’s genetic profile, ensuring that the medications prescribed are both effective and safe. By understanding how a patient’s genes affect their response to medications, healthcare providers can identify the most suitable drugs and dosages, reducing the trial-and-error process often associated with finding the right medication.

    Additionally, the PGX test plays a crucial role in preventing adverse drug reactions. It identifies genetic variations that influence drug metabolism, thereby helping to predict and avoid potentially harmful side effects. This ensures a higher level of patient safety and improves overall treatment outcomes. The test is particularly valuable in managing chronic conditions, where long-term medication use is common, by guiding healthcare providers in making informed decisions about medication management based on the patient’s unique genetic profile.

    Analysis methods

    Next-Generation Sequencing

    (NGS)

    TAT

    4 weeks

    Number of genes

    44

    Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Service Process

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    1.
    DNA or RNA Isolation
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    Library Preparation
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    3.
    Next-Generation Sequencing
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    4.
    Post-sequencing Analysis Reporting

    Sample Collection Process and Shipping Information

    · Sample Collection
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    Open the swab tube carefully making sure not to touch or contaminate the swab tip.
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    Swab the inner buccal area evenly for both cheeks 20 times.
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    Break the swab tip into the collection tube that is pre-filled with the preservation buffer.
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    Once the collection tube is sealed, shake the tube 10 times to mix the oral epithelial sample and the preservation buffer.
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    Place the collection tube back into the kit and remove the protective seal on the yellow sticker underneath the front side of the kit. Make sure the kit is sealed well and mail it out to the designated laboratory for analysis.
    · Shipping Information

    1. Ship ALL specimens to: Address: 770 W Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO 80110 Phone: (720) 255-2280

    2. Overnight using UPS shipping is recommended. US Postal Service is not recommended due to delivery delays caused by campus routing of USPS mail. 

    3. Do not ship samples to arrive on Saturday or Sunday, the laboratory is closed. Contact the GDX Lab concerning holiday shipping/receiving schedules.

    4. Pre-paid, flat-rate USPS mailer labels are available. Fees are charged only after use.

    5. Track your sample number through the USPS tracking site.

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