Pharmacogenomic Test
Pharmacogenetics
Pharmacogenetics reveals which gene variants you have, and how they impact your response to medications.
Pharmacogenomic tests look for changes or variants in these genes that may determine whether a medication could be an effective treatment for you or whether you could have side effects to a specific medication.
FAQ's
about Pharmacogenomic Testing
- People worried about developing side effects to medicines or those who already have had significant side effects to past trials of psychiatric medicines.
- People with comorbidities (co-occurring conditions): Treating one psychiatric condition is a challenge on its own.
- People not getting their intended results with their existing medication.
Pharmacogenetics uses a patient’s genetic profile to accurately predict a drug’s efficacy, guide dosage and improve the safety of treatments. Depending on your genetic makeup, some medications may work faster or slower, or produce more or fewer side effects. The scientific field of pharmacogenetics, the link between your unique genetic variations and drug response.
We carry pharmacogenetic testing kits. We collect the samples and send it to the laboratory for test. Once the results available, our pharmacist carefully evaluate the results and discuss the recommendation with your physician. Physician can then decide to prescribe right medication for you.
Lifecare Rx Pharmacy Inc
- 201 River Oaks Blvd, West, Oakville, Ontario L6H 3S7 Unit 2&3
- 905-845-1945
- 905-537-2200
- 905-845-5282
- info@lifecarerxpharmacy.com
Pharmacy Timings
- 09:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Saturday)
Medical Clinic Timings
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9:30am - 6:00pm
(Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) - 9:30am - 8:00pm (Wednesday)
- 10:00am - 3:00pm (Saturday)