Frequently Asked Questions
What causes so much variability in drug response among individuals?
Much of the variation in drug response is a result of patient-to-patient genetic differences in addition to environmental factors such as diet, lifestyle, and concomitant drugs.
How do genetic differences cause this variability?
Research shows that genes of the Cytochrome P450 family directly correlate to how individual patients metabolize psychiatric medications. If a physician knows ahead of time that a patient would metabolize certain drugs too quickly or slowly, they can make more informed medication choices for their patient and reduce the likelihood of side effects and medication failures.
How does AssureRx Health help a clinician?
AssureRx Health provides the clinician with a tailored GeneSightRx® report indicating which psychiatric medications would be more or less appropriate for their specific patient based on the patient's genetic results.
How can I get tested?
Only a prescribing clinician can order GeneSightRx. Please have your clinician contact us at (866) 757-9204 or sales@assurerxhealth.com to begin the registration and ordering process.
After a clinician is registered, what is the ordering process?
Once we register the clinician in our system, they will receive a secure login and password to our web application where they can place an order and view your test results online. After the order is placed, a simple saliva sample is taken using a cheek swab and mailed to our CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited lab, where we will process the sample and provide your clinician with a detailed report typically by the end of the next business day.
Are my genetic results secure?
Yes. AssureRx Health analyzes only those genes and variants that affect drug metabolism and response. In addition, AssureRx Health far exceeds the standards put forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security laws. All patient information is encrypted and stored on servers that are behind firewalls. Additionally, all access to AssureRx Health systems is done using encrypted communication channels to ensure that there is no unauthorized viewing of the information. Any access to patient information is recorded and audits are periodically performed to ensure that all access is legitimate. Click here to learn more about HIPAA.
Which genes are analyzed by AssureRx Health?
AssureRx analyzes multiple genes of the Cytochrome P450 family linked to a patient's metabolic capabilities for many psychiatric medications. In addition, AssureRx Health analyzes a number of pharmacodynamic genes associated with medication response.
Which medications are included in the GeneSightRx drug report?
The most commonly prescribed antidepressant and antipsychotic medications.
Which patients are good candidates for a GeneSightRx test?
Patients who are candidates for antidepressant or antipsychotic medication treatment, particularly those who have had prior psychiatric drug prescriptions or who are taking two or more psychiatric medications.