Your DNA, Your Best Treatment Plan
Pharmacogenetic Testing
Personalized Medication for Mental Health
At Beacon of Hope, we offer pharmacogenetic testing - a simple, painless test that looks at how your genes may influence your response to medications. This helps us choose treatments that are safer, more effective, and tailored to your unique needs. We partner with trusted, industry-leading laboratories - Tempus and GeneSight - to ensure accurate, reliable results.
Benefits include:
- Less trial and error when finding the right medication
- Better dosing guidance for your body
- Reduced risk of side effects or adverse reactions
- Personalized treatment for conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more
The Process & What to Expect
- Initial Consultation – We’ll discuss your medical history, current medications, and treatment goals to see if testing is right for you.
- Sample Collection – A quick cheek swab is taken in-office - no needles required.
- Lab Analysis – Your sample is sent to one of our partner labs, Tempus or GeneSight, for genetic analysis.
- Results Review – In about 1–2 weeks, we review your results together in plain language.
- Personalized Treatment Plan – Your results help guide decisions on which medications may work best for you, along with dosing recommendations, to support safe and effective care.
Is the test painful?
Will this tell me if I have a certain illness?
Is it covered by insurance?
Will I still need follow-up visits?
Do I have to take medication after the test?
See how the Tempus PGx test helped Mateo
Mateo shares his personal story of battling depression and how the Tempus nP pharmacogenomic test helped inform a different medication selection that positively impacted his treatment.
