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Pharmacogenomics, explained by the pharmacists who read the reports
Plain-language writing on CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 metabolizer status, drug gene interactions, antidepressant and statin selection, insurance coverage, and what a pharmacogenomic test can and cannot tell you.

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Every article is written or reviewed by a licensed pharmacist at our Dallas laboratory and dated so you can see how current the guidance is.
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Is Gout a Genetic Disease? Mechanism and Prevention Incl.
Asking is gout a genetic disease gets you a cleaner answer than most conditions: inherited variants strongly shape how your kidneys handle urate, but they do…
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Genetic Testing During Pregnancy Costs, Benefits, and More
Genetic testing during pregnancy is easier to navigate when you handle the money and the choices in the right order. This guide shows how to check…
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Genetic Testing for Antidepressants: Role of HTR2A & GRIK4
Genetic testing for antidepressants looks at the genes that shape how your body handles medications such as SSRIs, SNRIs and tricyclics. This guide covers the receptor…
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Trichomoniasis Test for Men and Women: Symptoms and Transmission
A trichomoniasis test for men is only useful if you get the right one, because the quick microscope check used for women misses most infections in…
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Home Test for Herpes Simplex: Symptoms, Types and Testing
A home test for herpes simplex gives you privacy and a quick answer, but only if you pick the right test and read the result correctly.…
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Pharmacogenomic Testing Benefits: How Does PGx Help
Pharmacogenomic testing benefits reach well beyond one type of medicine. This guide looks at how PGx helps in mental health, cancer and autoimmune care, then adds…
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Cheek Swab vs Saliva Test: Which is Better for PGx Testing?
Choosing a cheek swab vs saliva test is usually the first practical decision in pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing, and it is simpler than it sounds. This guide…
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Genetic Testing for Antipsychotic Response I Rph Labs
Genetic testing for antipsychotic response looks at how your body is likely to process medicines used for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and related conditions. Below you will…
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Are Ear Infections Contagious? I How it Spreads
Are ear infections contagious is one of the most common questions in a pediatric waiting room, usually asked by a parent with a second child at…
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