Pharmacogenetic
Testing

Clinical Labs provides a wide range of pharmacogenetic tests to help doctors make more informed treatment decisions, especially in areas such as:

• Mental health
• Pain management
• Heart conditions
• Cancer treatment
• And many more

These tests look for small changes in your genes that affect how your body breaks down medications. If your body metabolises a drug too quickly or too slowly, it can lead to side effects or make the medication less effective.

A commonly ordered pharmacogenetic test is the Comprehensive PGx Gene Panel. This test looks at a group of genes (shown in the table below) that affect how your body metabolises many common medications.

These genes influence how your body responds to medications such as:

• Warfarin (a blood thinner)
• Codeine and other painkillers
• Clopidogrel (for heart conditions)
• Tamoxifen (used in breast cancer)
• Antidepressants
• Statins (for cholesterol)
• Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) (for acid reflux)
• Anti-nausea medications

With the Comprehensive PGx Gene Panel, your doctor will receive a detailed report from Clinical Labs that includes your specific genetic makeup, how your body is likely to respond to certain medications, whether you're a fast, slow or normal drug metaboliser, any potential drug-gene interactions and guideline-based recommendations for safer or more appropriate medication use.

Your doctor may also request that specific medications be included in your report.