If your mental health condition may require medication management, GeneSight® testing helps reduce the risk of an ineffective prescription. At Recovery Pathways, LLC, with six convenient locations in Bay City, Corunna, Gladwin, Ortonville, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, the experienced mental health specialists offer this test to ensure the most effective treatment options. Schedule an appointment by calling the office or booking a visit online today.
GeneSight testing at Recovery Pathways, LLC, is a process used to find the most appropriate medication based on your genetic makeup. The test analyzes your DNA to learn how you will likely respond to the medicine your provider may prescribe. It reduces trial and error and the need to take more medications than necessary.
GeneSight testing can also determine how smoking status may affect the body’s metabolism of certain medications.
Recovery Pathways, LLC may use GeneSight testing to prescribe the right medication for:
Your provider may combine medicine with counseling and/or lifestyle changes to optimize your results.
The benefits you can expect by choosing GeneSight testing at Recovery Pathways, LLC can include:
Many insurance companies, including Medicare, may cover all or a significant portion of GeneSight testing.
Taking the right medication in the most appropriate dose can dramatically enhance your mental health and overall quality of life.
Anyone who may qualify for taking medications designed for mental health disorders may be a candidate for GeneSight testing at Recovery Pathways, LLC. It’s particularly helpful if a mental health medication has failed you in the past, your current medication isn’t working, or your current medication is causing unwanted side effects.
To determine which mental health disorder you may have or confirm a previous diagnosis, your Recovery Pathways, LLC provider may complete a psychiatric evaluation using DSM-5 criteria. They review your emotions, moods, behaviors, thoughts, current medications, and medical history to create an effective treatment plan.
You can complete GeneSight testing using a simple, painless cheek swab. A lab analyzes the results, and your provider receives a comprehensive, personalized report with the details. They discuss the results with you to form a treatment plan offering symptom relief, and follow up to ensure superior mental health outcomes.
Schedule an evaluation at Recovery Pathways, LLC by calling the nearest office or booking one online today.