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HelpTest Code GSPSYSO GeneSight Psychotropic
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Analyzes genes that can affect a patient's response to antidepressant and antipsychotic medications. GeneSight analyzes a patient's genes and provides individualized information to help healthcare providers select medications that are best for their patient.
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccal/cheek swab | Swab supplied with GeneSight Testing Kit | 2 swabs |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Patient and or patient insurance are billed directly by Assurex Health. Assurex will perform PARs if needed. MCHS does not have to perform the PAR.
NOTE: Test kits are sent directly to and stocked at each individual clinic. Clinics can order test kits through the GeneSight web portal (MyGeneSight.com) or by calling 920-265-8379.
The buccal swabs are sent directly to the refererence lab (Myriad Genetics / Assurex Health) by the providers office. Specimens do not need to be sent to laboratory for sendout.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Buccal/cheek swab | Room Temperature | 2 weeks |
Test Components
| Brand | Generic |
| Xanax | alprazolam |
| Elavil | amitriptyline |
| Abilify | aripiprazole |
| Saphris | asenapine |
| Strattera | atomoxetine |
| Rexulti | brexpiprazole |
| Wellbutrin | bupropion |
| BuSpar | buspirone |
| Tegretol | carbamazepine |
| Vraylar | cariprazine |
| Librium | chlordiazepoxide |
| Thorazine | chlorpromazine |
| Celexa | citalopram |
| Anafanil | clomipramine |
| Klonopin | clonazepam |
| Tranxene | clorazepate |
| Clozaril | clozapine |
| Norpramine | desipramine |
| Pristiq | desvenlafaxine |
| Focalin | dexmethylphenidate |
| Valium | diazepam |
| Sinequan | doxepin |
| Cymbalta | duloxetine |
| Lexapro | escitalopram |
| Lunesta | eszopiclone |
| Prozac | fluoxetine |
| Prolixin | fluphenazine |
| Luvox | fluvoxamine |
| Intuniv | guanfacine |
| Haldol | haloperidol |
| Fanapt | iloperidone |
| Tofranil | imipramine |
| Lamictal | lamotrigine |
| Fetzima | levomilnacipran |
| Ativan | lorazepam |
| Caplyta | lumateperone |
| Latuda | lurasidone |
| Ritalin, Concerta | methylphenidate |
| Remeron | mirtazapine |
| Pamelor | nortriptyline |
| Zyprexa | olanzapine |
| Serax | oxazepam |
| Trileptal | oxcarbazepine |
| Invega | paliperidone |
| Paxil | paroxetine |
| Trilafon | perphenazine |
| Inderal | propranolol |
| Seroquel | quetiapine |
| Risperdal | risperidone |
| Emsam | selegiline |
| Zoloft | sertraline |
| Restoril | temazepam |
| Mellaril | thioridazine |
| Navane | thiothixene |
| Desyrel | trazodone |
| Depakote | valproic acid/divalproex |
| Effexor XR | venlafaxine |
| Vibryd | vilazodone |
| Trintellix | vortioxetine |
| Geodon | ziprasidone |
| Ambien | zolpidem |
| Dayvigo | lemborexant |
| Belsomra | suvorexant |
| Qelbree | viloxazine |
Interpretations
All psychotropic medications require clinical monitoring. This report is not intended to imply that the drugs listed are approved for the same indications or that they are comparable in safety or efficacy. The prescribing physician should review the prescribing information for the drug(s) being considered and make treatment decisions.
Reference Range Information
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Performing Laboratory Name
Myriad Genetics / Assurex Health
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myriad Genetics / Assurex Health | Monday through Friday | 36 hours |
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Electrophoresis of PCR products. Analysis by iPLEX Mass ARRAY technology (Agena Bioscience) |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0345U | 1 | |||
| 81291 | 1 | MTHFR | As needed |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | GeneSight Psychotropic |